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We are delighted that you have prayerfully considered to come over to Romania.  This will be a trip you'll NEVER forget.  By doing something like missions works is one of the most rewarding types of work there is for a human being.  We would like to supply you with some vital information about coming over to Eastern Europe for the time specified.    Please print this document out for your own reference.
 
Item of Information Information and Amounts  Needed Comments
Dates of Trip August 1-22, 2007 Leave USA: 01 August 2007, arrive in Targu-Mures, Romania
Travel: 1-2 August 07
Rest:  3 August 07
Plan-Prayer-Meet Each Other:  4 August 07 (all day)
Other days & dates with details coming soon
Depart for home:   22 August 2007
Number of days (counting travel time) 23 days We realize, some of you may not be able to come over for that length of
time and we ask that if possible if 14 days can fit into your schedule, we
pray that would work for you.
Where you are going (final destination) Targu-Mures, Romania

sometimes spelled
"Tirgu Mures
"

Airport Information.  We will fly from a gateway city in the USA and fly
directly to Budapest, Hungary and then catch a commuter flight to Targu
Mures, Romania.

This page is a start of "how" to get there and "how much" it will be

   

Flight Info

City to fly into: Budapest, Hungary

Targu-Mures, Romania

Airport code = BUD (Airport Name:  Ferihegy, Hungary)

Airport code = TGM (Airport Name:  Vidrasau, Romania)

Housing Info

YWAM Lodge About $5-7 USD per day This is the recommended place to stay
Mini Pension About $15-20 per day per person This is a small room in a "mini-hotel"
Hotel About $40-95 per day per person This is a nicer place with breakfast

Food Info

Food costs in transit About $15-20 per day per person This will be while in transit, possibly at the airport.  We have
fast food locations such as McDonald's
Food at the YWAM Base $130.00 These funds allow the cook to shop for groceries,
prepare a delicious Eastern European meals for you.

We're asking that each team member "pitch-in" $65.00 (USD)
per week and to pay the cooks to cook you 2 great Romanian
meals per day.  Plan on providing your own lunch during the day.

Transportation to and from the Targu-Mures Airport

   
Taxi   The distance to and from the Targu-Mures airport
 is about 30 minutes
Van or Car Rental Approx $600.00 per week for a team This may be an option if you choose to tour around the
Targu-Mures area.
Gas Approx $200.00 per week per team
License USA is OK If you have a valid US license, you may drive in Romania
Good to know If you rent a vehicle, ensure you know their policy about taking a rental out of Romania. 

You will also need to obtain a road toll badge called RoVinieta. 
It is available at border crossings, post office and gas stations
for about $5-7.00 (USD) and good for seven days or $8.00-10.00
(USD) for thirty days.  No other tax is is to paid by visitors.

Other Costs

Extra Money $100.00 It might be best to include an extra $100 as
emergency money, if you need it for something
special.
Health Insurance Required or cash on hand Please update your policy and / or verify that your
health insurance is valid in Romania.
Ministry Outreach $100.00 We'd like to include this fee to help out with any
ministry work that is started and accomplished
while your in country.  Please have this available when you arrive
in Targu-Mures

Travel Info

   
Passport Required, see this site for obtaining one. US State Department or your local post office
 
VISA Not required Anyone can stay up to 90 days without a VISA
Shot Record Not required We have no infectious diseases here.
Drivers License   USA license is OK while driving here
Entry / Exit Fee $0.00 We don't impose either of these.
ATM Cards OK to use Available at main banks
Credit Cards MC, VISA, AE okay to use
Currency Lei or Euro $1.00 = 2.52 Lei, generally payment in Lei or Euro is acceptable
in larger cities
Traveler Checks OK to use
Electricity 220 volt, 50 cycles Plugs with round holes is needed to plug into the walls.
Emergency Number 112 Similar to the USA's "911"
Internet Cafe $1.00 per hour Are located at several locations
US Embassy Telephone Number: (021) 210 40 42

Time to Get to Romania

From LAX (California) About 19 hours
From JFK (New York) About 12 hours

Temperatures

Spring 32-41º
Summer 65-75º
Fall 48-60º
Winter 25-60º 25-35º in the morning and 60º during day

Ministry Work

Build a playground $2600.00 We're seeking qualified people that can build a playground
for the kids that will consist of installing a sidewalk and constructing
play ground equipment and setting it in place for them to use safely.
Renovation of rooms at a local hospital $1900.00 This job will consist of some good men with an eye for carpentry and
plumbing at a local hospital to help fix up this set of rooms and a
restroom.
Kids Camp Ministry $100 per child This ministry is to simply make a difference in these little one's lives
and allow them to go to camp for a week.  Included will be helpers, cooks, interpreters, etc.
Work in Orphanages This ministry includes a “love ministry” to provide hugs and TLC
(tender loving care) to the little ones in orphanages, and the hospital
which would include singing to them, cleaning up the areas, holding
 them and simply loving on them, letting them know that YOU love them. 
Prayer Walks

It would also include ‘prayer walks’ in the parks with them,
speaking with them and telling them about Jesus’ love
for each of them.  There would also be days to simply spoil them, to take
them shopping, to a movie, giving them a Bible Study and
teaching them English.  Now,  that is something any of you could do.

History about Targu-Mures, Romania Old History About Targu-Mures
YWAM in Targu-Mures, Romania Information about YWAM in Targu-Mures 
Photos of Romania Photos In Targu-Mures

The name of the city is Tirgu Mures a.k.a. Targu Mures where you will enjoy the sites and countryside of Romania. 

You will receive a blessing for what you are doing for the children of this country.  We so appreciate your willingness and dedication to this ministry and truly make a difference for sake of these children.

 

 

 

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