Vertolhotel 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!

... I passed an orange statue of Lenin or a saint. At one point, a "miliciya" jeep drove within fifteen feet of where I visibly walked with my two bags. For some surprising reason, they didn't stop. I had to jump over many private fences at the end of town, cutting through the yards of weekend cottage owners. I walked through the fields and ate a Snickers bar and walked. The sun came up. I walked and pooped and walked. A guy on a ...