Churches,inside the catholic cathedral and the Lutheran church

I found a picture of the inside of the catholic cathedral and one of the Lutheran church on the main boulevard were Johanna and Philip will be married in October. The picture at the top is the catholic cathedral isn't it splendid?

Well I have been here over a year now and there is still Lot's more to see and do. Things have changed here , I have been visiting for seven years, there are a lot more cars on the roads for a start but still you don't have to travel far to see the old way of life that still exists in the villages, thank goodness we don't want too much change it is lovely just as it is.

I would like very much to thank all the people of Arad and surrounding villages for all their help and friendship during my year living here. I could not thank them individually there are too many but a big thanks to all the Taxi drivers , they have all been kindness itself to me and helpful, to all the shop keepers and assistants and the ladies in the bank who are lovely with me, to friends I have made especially Hajyni who has been like a daughter to me , last but not least thanks to my family Kathy, Kenneth Johanna, Philip, Kenny , Amy and Rosanna, I could not have done it without you all and hope everyone will help me through the next year. I do know quite a lot of the language and learn a little more every day.

Traditional Romanian Restaurant in Arad

I was telling you about the great food in a restaurant in Arad but forgot to tell you the name and where to find it ( how could you go for a meal there if you don't know where it is!!!!) It is at Boul Rosu (The red Bull) Cafe Bulzan, wonderful worth a visit if you like typical traditional food of the area you are visiting.

I was in town on Friday to get new plugs etc (I was managing with English plugs and adapters) huh ! never enough adapters so running round swapping them from appliances. I decided to call in the Catholic cathedral as I knew it had been recently renovated. It is quite splendid and huge inside, I also strolled slowly up the main boulevard looking at all the wonderful doors, yes Doors!!!! I cant remember seeing as many different and ornate ones before, will try to get some pictures.

I went to put my rubbish out this afternoon and there was a goat quietly nibbling away on the field and all the cows were out there too (how nice) I do so love it here. I wonder every day what new things I will discover in this wonderful place I now call home ?????

Moving day again !!!!!!

Well you may ask where have I been since Christmas?? I bought a new apartment two years ago and with a lot of problems it has only just been finished , I was living in a rented apartment for over a year but YIPPEE!!! at last I have moved yet again , and am now at last in my own home and it is a great comfort to me. I have been too busy to write my blog but now hope to be able to carry on. We had a house warming party on Sat. with Romanian friends and Scottish friends and family, It was good fun and we all enjoyed it.

I have my first visitors from Manchester, UK coming on the 23rd February , my sister in law Angie and her friend Pattie and am looking forward to showing them round Arad and Timisoara. My daughter and husband took me to a traditional Romanian resturant for my birthday so I hope to take my visitors there too. They actually serve Bear, wild boar, venison, trout, pike, quail, pheasant, veal well I could go on the menu is amazing and delicious, the service is excellent and well worth a try if you ever visit Arad.

Hoping all my readers had a good Christmas and new year, it is nice to be back online and lovely to be in my new home.