March

Today is March 1st and in Moldova a local holiday is celebrated.  It is called Marti Shorr.  It is named after a poem that speaks of the hope of spring and sunshine.  Believe me, I am ready for spring and sunshine.  I had forgotten that Chisinau is on the same latitude as Quebec, Canada.  

The photo of the woman in the fur coat and fur hat was taken at the Central Market.  There are about 300+ stalls where local people sell fresh veges from Turkey, fresh fish, spices, shoes, clothes, office supplies, kitchen and linens, some electronics and a lot more.   I purchased some place mats from this woman who is wearing what most women over 35 - 40 wear every day in the winter, real fur coats and real fur hats.  They look really warm.

Our Yak Traks are featured in the other photos.  If you don't know what they are, they function like snow tires for your feet.  They are stretchy, heavy duty rubber and have a few metal nubs that keep you standing while walking in snow and ice.  They work great.  Just pull them onto the bottom of your boots or shoes and off you go!  They work great for us because we are not accustomed to the ice and snow.

This lady sold a lot of kitchen wares in a small booth about 6 ft wide.  She does look warm.

I am convinced the Yak Traks saved Bob and I from falling on the ice.

Hope you have a great day.   Beth