Dom na Pogrebakh Rostov-on-Don

... we could have done? I don't know! Normally Baba Olya was a cheerful face among the crowd, she was also ready to share the latest gossip and would embelish it freely! She would often have tears of joy running down her face as she was thankful just to make it through another day. Bye Baba Olya!

I have just made it back to Russia. I had a 3 month break in the middle because my passport was stolen by a Russian police officer. I strongly advise that if you can help if, to never have to travel on an emergency passport - not fun! I love Rostov on Don. I love Russia. It is great to be back. I live in my own apartment this time. Which makes life easier here!

... the peaceful weather. I held a compass to my chest and headed West. At one point, a creek cut through the land. I had to cross it on two logs. Carrying my bags, I amazingly kept my balance. I had to push off the wobbly second log, which I knew couldn't support my weight. Somehow, I floated to the other side, dry. You might say I flew. I was really in touch with God here. Of course, I am God. We are all God. I peeled the fake visa ...