Man & Holes

This is a view from the Bates' house in Lupeni - a little outside of the town
Straja - where viata was - we are almost on top of a peak here - not quite
This is me (with alex) ....climbing a rock! almost to the top here so, its hard to see how tall it was but, it was a good 35 feet.
LOVE THIS PICTURE!! WHY? Because i took it and didn't find it on a website - though it looks like I could've..huh? yea...

So, there are manholes in this town...duh, right....well, many of them are not covered. I have decided that I will probably fall into one before this semester ends. Knowing me, it is almost inevitable but, at least none of them seem to go down that far.

Yesterday our group went rock climbing. For me, this was the second time since being here and I got to experience the belaying side of it this time around. It was great. Much of the time we have spent outdoors so far (ropes course, rock climbing, hiking) and it has really brought the group closer together. I have also felt, yesterday especially, that I am discovering a whole new side to me that I did not even think existed. I really enjoy being outdoors. I think I never really got into it before because I just thought I couldn't really do any of the "really outdoor-sy" stuff. However, so far I have already been rock climbing and hiking and really, really high up on ropes courses, and climbed a small mountain...and I love it! It's soo beautiful and wonderful. Next friday we leave for a 7 day trip to the Retezat...we are going to be hiking and def. will be doing some summting and such. I am really excited, a little weary, but really excited! Experiential & Outdoor education are very, very wonderful things I am discovering.

So, with the trip next week and classes starting things are pretty crazy...and a little hectic...around here right now. I really need to get a move on on my homework so I can do some researching before next week but, there is sooo much I do not feel like starting. Bad idea. Because of this, I am going to end this post here...even though there is much more to say. I think I will add some pictures, and call it good. Peace!