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Re: My sister's trip to Russia/Adoption
 
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Re: My sister's trip to Russia/Adoption


Ha ha, about 5 years ago I went and spent several months in Moscow. I bought a bunch of bulky warm clothes before I went over there and people were telling me that they like bright colors so I ended up with lots of poofy stuff, some bright polartec and fleece, scarves, etc. WELL I looked stupid, obviously American, because as you observed, the younger Russian women wear dark, fashionable clothing that is neither bulky nor bright. I'm not sure how the ones that aren't wearing fur stay warm, but that is beside the point. I did enjoy it there, learned to love fresh bread and butter and caviar, black bread, kielbasa, cheese, borsch, halva, cherry juice, their chocolates, etc. Met an Armenian family whose mother was honestly the best cook, her food was consistently the best I have EVER eaten, anywhere. Oh, did I mention I gained almost 20 lbs in a little less than 6 months? But that was because I pigged out and ate constantly. There are plenty of overweight elderly people but few of the middle aged and younger.
It was rather depressing in the winter, however. Barely any sunlight at all. I would go out in the middle of the day and try to absorb a little sun into my face (the only part not covered up). The good thing was that it was very comfortable indoors, as they use hot water radiation for heat, which is not a dry heat. I cannot abide the dry heat we use in America.
Russia is a curious place. Its orphanages (I worked in some) are sad places, and their children, especially the boys, have such a dismal future. The poverty frequently seen, particularly among pensioners, is also sad, as well as the disrepair. However, it is a beautiful and exciting place, and the small towns are charming as well. I should like to go back one day. I'd like to go to St. Petersburg. My real dream would be to travel by train across the entire country, making frequent short stops to explore. I'd like to end up in Mongolia and see that beautiful country, go horseback riding, etc.
The child your sister adopts will be lucky indeed. He would very likely grow up to be a drunk who would not hold a good steady job. He is being given a hope for the future. Too bad about all those vaccines, though. Hope the red tape is worked through expediently.
-Squeaky-
 

 
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