Category Archives: Wanderings
Holiday Greetings
Merry Christmas to you all! Wherever my readers may be, I hope you all are enjoying time with family, staying warm, and enjoying all of the calorie-rich holiday deliciousness while there’s still an excuse. I started writing this post in … Continue reading
Filed under Impressions, Travel, Wanderings
A Belated Slideshow: Russian Halloween
A few weeks ago I was invited to celebrate Halloween with a group of Russian schoolchildren who study English. The kids were very cute and the little girls took a special liking to me. I found out that Halloween, although … Continue reading
Filed under Impressions, Photos, Wanderings
In the Big City
Greetings from Moscow! I can’t believe it’s already month three. Time has flown and I’ve been spoiled by an unusually warm November with temperatures staying in the 40s and 50s, which has been fine for this Texas girl. It’s just … Continue reading
Filed under Impressions, Learning, Wanderings
A Slideshow: The Week in Review
In response to requests for more pictures, I’ve decided to post slideshows every week or two with a selection of photographs. Here comes round one!
Filed under Photos, Wanderings
A Slideshow: The Science Fair Comes to Moscow State University
This weekend, a Rotarian and her daughter invited me to visit the annual Science Festival at Moscow State University (MGU). I took a special liking to her daughter Yeva, who wore her special “American” socks just for me! This was my first … Continue reading
Filed under Learning, Photos, Rotary, Wanderings
Churches, Chanters, and Women: a Video Treat
Yesterday, I left the house setting out for the touristic Izmailovsky Park, an open-air market where one can find any possibly-desired Russian souvenir. Instead, I found myself at the Izmailovsky Nature Reserve, which according to Google Maps on my iPhone … Continue reading
Filed under Religion, Video, Wanderings
Settling into Moscow Life, to the Sound of Thumping Techno
Week 3. During the last couple of weeks, I’ve started to acclimate to the local norms of public life. When I first arrived, I thought my neighborhood seemed gritty, a bit rough. I’ve come to understand that it’s a pretty … Continue reading
Filed under Impressions, Learning, Wanderings
