It hardly seems possible that May has arrived. Time has an odd way of slowly ticking no matter where we are or what we do to pass it.

Our visit to Arad’s Garden, Arts and Crafts Expo showcased samples of Romanian pottery and handcrafts from around the country. My favorites were the tastes of the old fashioned cookies, Turta Dulce and the homemade candy cane stick.

Topped off the afternoon with a stop for ice cream – and not just any ice cream, but gelato! A pound of flavors from Gelateria Coandi with vanilla (vanilie), chocolate (ciocolata), peach (piersica), berries (fructe de pradure), mint (menta) and coffee (cafea) to name a few!

I am reminded once again of the simple things in life. -HSR