As has become customary in March in recent years with the weather improving and before the air fares become too pricy, Rod Russell has arranged for another group from Romania to visit us. We are pleased to welcome eight people from the churches we are involved with in Romania for a 12 day visit. Four are from Cserefalva where we have had longstanding links through Pastor Noemi Soos and her husband Csaba. The other four are from the village of Bikafalva where Zsuszi and Andor (who previously spent a year with us) now live and Zsuzsi is pastor. All speak Hungarian as their first language and attend the Hungarian Reformed Church.
They arrived on Monday on a direct flight from Cluj to Doncaster courtesy of Wizz Air – a much more straightforward journey than previously. They were even in time to come to the church for the Monday morning coffee (and cake). After meeting their hosts they spent the afternoon at Roundhay Park and visiting the meerkats at Tropical World.
Tuesday saw a trip to the Dales via the Cow and Calf rocks, with a stroll by the River Wharfe at Burnsall. Some were a bit more adventurous than others – fortunately a change of clothes was not needed.
Although winter in Romania can be very cold, having on a picnic in Upper Wharefdale in March can also be a little on the chilly side.
On Wednesday a long day, for the obligatory trip to London to see the Queen or more likely the Changing of the Guard. For most it is their first visit outside of Romania or Hungary and so it is an opportunity both to meet people at Moortown and see how we do church and also to see something of the country.
The group will be joining us for the morning service on Sunday so do look out for them and say “hello” and try out your Hungarian! They return to Romania bright and early on Friday morning next week.
