Well, today we took the 3 girls to center again for ice cream and a blank cd for Marina. She only bought one cd . . . this is so strange to us that they don't buy anything in bulk. Even the blank cd's are sold as singles. NOTHING is sold in bulk - quite different from our culture of everything in bulk and the more the better! I think they would be shocked at our stores like SAMS where everything is big.
Well, I found a really nice coat. It's brown leather with fur trimmed hood and cuffs. The inside is also lined in fur . . . but it's fake :) I think the fur on the hood and cuffs is real though . . . it looks like fox. Anyway, it's a beautiful coat and I was very happy and WARM after I bought it. James considered a couple coats, but wants to look around some more. He saw one in the open-air market the other day, but of course the vendors that were there 2 days ago, weren't there today. Maybe they'll be back later in the week.
So, the other things Marina wanted were, milk and water. We asked her, didn't they have milk and water at school and they all three told us the milk is warm (yuck) and the water can't be drunk without first boiling it. We asked what they drink then and they told us tea. No wonder Marina never wants tea when she is at our house! She's sick of tea. Tomorrow the other two girls can not come to visit for some reason. Their teachers told them no, so I guess it will just be the 3 of us. That's okay, because it forces Marina to talk with us more rather than her friends.
Well, the last two nights sleeping on white sheets has been great . . . but today Olga decided she needed to clean our room and change our sheets. I felt like begging her to leave our sheets since I just changed them 2 days ago, but I didn't and we ended up with . . . . THE BLUE SHEETS again. Oh, to be rid of the blue sheets - it's a fantasy of mine now.
Today we had water again, but we have been told that tomorrow we won't have water again as they continue to work on the line. Well, at least I won't have to drip dry due to my new, non-absorbant towel :)
So, that's about it. Not much else to report. Oh yeah, we will have to buy Marina a coat too, as her teacher told her the winter coat she wears here, stays here! That's okay, it's BLUE and given our situation, I'm sick of blue . . . we'll look for a PINK coat I'm sure (her favorite color).
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That is really strange how everything is sold single! Your coat sounds really pretty, and warm for that matter. Hopefully James and Marina will find one soon. PINK! of course. Yet I am not suprised that they told you she could not have her coat.
So is the market kind of like down town kirkwood?? It sounds a little bit like it. I can't believe that the milk comes in a bag and is hot. Not to mention you have to boil your water! Poor kids!
On a happier note at least you got a new and absorbant towel! Now just remember, just say no to the blue sheets. hahaha Just kidding.
Keep us posted.
<3 Frankie
Hi ,Last eve Joan called to talk with you Meg and I told her where you were and why. So I got her email address joanb@upbeatinc.com I think she might enjoy hearing from you. Also the app. for Marina is monday the 5th at 10:10.
Alice and I went swimming today and had the pool to ourselves the whole time. It is such a good feeling to be weightless and my leg was feeling much better.
Your coat sounds really nice and I hope James finds a nice one too.
I just had molly out for the last time today and,I will bring lves inside when I finish this as there is a chill in the air. love ya mom
Hi you two! It sounds as if you two are adjusting quite well to your new surroundings.
I have really enjoyed your writings I beleive you have found your calling in life, perhaps a newspaper columnist. You really paint a vivid picture.
I hope all is going well and think of you everyday.
Take care...Layne
Yay for new coats! Now you will be nice and warm and can enjoy your trip. The way you describe the market reminds me of the one in italy! It was so much fun to go there; you could get everything from clothes to whole pigs all in the same place! I hope all is well. I would love to see lots of pics when you get back.
Love ya, Pagina
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