Welcome to Romania (week 1.5)

Welcome to Romania


We met up with the Elders and Sisters coming from the MTC in Minneapolis and arrived in Bucharest Romania on the afternoon of July 9th.  We were greeted by President and Sister Fowler and office staff.  Happy to be on the ground again.

In order to keep everyone, awake as long as possible, we took a stroll around the city and caught a few sights.  I couldn't resist, taking up the rear, and following a small but powerful army of God.

We first went to the "Square" where the revolution took place in December of 1989.  Many lost their lives but ultimately democracy won out.  The cross is a monument to the miners who lost their lives that came to help in the cause.


There is no shortage of old structures, especially churches that have remained for centuries.  They are gorgeous and many are still in use today.



The ultimate goal of the evening was to get some traditional food, and it did not disappoint.  Sarmale, pork and rice rolled in sauerkraut and Polenta, boiled cornmeal.



New assignments were made and then we went to the Cismigiu Park where President Russell M. Nelson (then Elder Nelson) came to dedicate the country of Romania for the preaching of the Gospel on February 8, 1990.


A quick stop, the local Luca.  They are everywhere.  It's a pretzel type dough stuffed with various things.
Ham & cheese and/or fruit filling are our favorites.


First Sunday in Bucharest (our car is fitly framed in the window).  Amazing people, very inviting.





Off to our assignment in the City of Iasi (pronounced Yash).  The drive was about 6 hours and the countryside was stunning.  Much of it reminded us of central Idaho, on the Palouse around Grangeville (except for the trees).  Acres and acres of wheat in the process of harvest and acres and acres of sunflowers.  Beautiful country.


First night in.  A panorama from the Hotel of Iasi looking west.



First meal with lots of meat, eggs, polenta, pickles and of course amazing bread.





The Iasi District with a short visit and lunch with President and Sister Fowler. We love them all, already.


Small rented space for worship.  Welcome to Iasi, here we go!

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  1. Brenda LeavittJuly 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM

    So exciting...especially to note the vast differences between your two mission experiences, Mongolia and now Romania. The beautiful constant...
    Christ Himself!! Stay blessed!!💞

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