Day 19

Cosmin and Andrew holding up their victory eclairs; Andrew beat me soundly in Scrabble (with a little help from Cosmin and me--just call me a softie)

Mihaela, Dailia, and Mihaela's Mom, who is a superb cook!

Dinner at Mihaela's: what a treat! Chicken & vegetable meatballs are to die for!

Another good day at school, followed by our last dinner out. Mihaela had the ten of us who stayed all three weeks over to dinner last night at her apartment. Her mom cooked for us, and, of course, it was the best meal we ate in all the three weeks. The teachers had already sampled her meatballs one afternoon when Mihaela had to stop by her apartment, so we knew what we were in for. Fresh grapes and plums straight from the farmer's market, meatballs and polenta, roasted chicken with vegetables, and a yummy cake from Mihaela's favorite bakery for dessert. Those who didn't stay all three weeks really missed out!