Today was our "off" day.  The crew was worn out from Monday and Tuesday, but hopefully today's fun will refresh them for a strong finish this week.

 

This morning we slept in a little and after breakfast walked "Walk Street" and toured the "Black Church."  It is a large and ancient Lutheran Church (originally Catholic but became Lutheran during the Reformation).  It is so named because it was burned and blackened at one time.  It has since been restored and continues to act as a place of worship for a handful of Lutherans in the city.

Then we took the crew to Castle Bran, the castle/fortress made famous by the Dracula book and movies.  It is an impressive sight and everyone seemed to enjoy the tour and souvenir shopping.

 

From Bran we went to Metro.  Metro is kind of like a Sam's Club.  It was the place for the group to buy their chocolates, coffees, etc. to take home.

 

Supper was at the "Bear" restaurant.  That's not its real name, but it's what we call it.  It usually has bear, but was running short tonight, so we enjoyed a meal of wild pork and deer along with bean soup and potatoes.  Delicious doesn't begin to describe the meal.  And to cap it off we had popanosi (don't know about the spelling).  This Romanian desert is too good to describe in words.

 

As we get ready for bed, tomorrow looms as a busy clinic day.  We will leave at 7AM to set up clinic in Zarnesti.  Clinic opens at 9AM and runs to 4 or 5 PM.  It is a constant and sometimes hurried pace for the med staff and dental staff.  The Romanian pastors stay busy as well with outreach and counseling.

 

Thanks again for all your prayers.  We look forward to seeing you all face to face next week and sharing in person the blessings of God here in Romania.

 

Brent Summerhill and the 2009 ROMED Team