Snow!

That's right readers its October 15 and the first snow storm has arrived! Unfortunately/Luckily (depending on your view point) the snow isn't sticking. I am from WI and never cease to be excited by the first true snow (and I assure you looking out my window all I see is white coming down). It seems different with it snowing here, not near as exciting, but more like watching the inevitable.

Moscow was quite an adventure despite being sick the entire time I had a lot of fun. Kensie and I explored St. Basil's and enjoyed a couple of meals at what could be my new favorite restaurant. They serve baked potatoes with a toppings bar. I <3 it. I also bought some really awesome souvenirs! Including a $15 winter hat that says MOSCOW. Its super cute, and more importantly super warm. :)

This week is fall break so Kensie and I have been exploring St. Petersburg. We spent 2 days trying to get into the botanical gardens, and then gave up. But we had fun in the processes so that is all that counts. We also went to the Aurora Naval Ship. That was cool, and I got some more souvenirs/Christmas presents! My shopping is almost done! :)

Being gluten free in Russia is not near as difficult as I thought it was going to be. I found a gluten free grocery store and have been there twice. I also don't mind eating a lot of the same thing, so I get by. :)

What I miss most about home right now is the water. I want to brush my teeth with tap water and shower and actually feel clean afterwords! It really is the simple things that make life worth while. What I love most about here right now is this city. It is HUGE! There is so much to see and do and thank God Kensie knows where shes going or I'd be lost all the time. The people here are so diverse and yet similar. Brenda said it well in her blog when she said that a woman dressed in the same clothes she probably wore in the war and a woman in 4" stilettos and a tight short skirt stand side by side on the Metro and both are at home here. Its really cool.