We're waiting for our 9:30 pickup. It's only 8:30. We went back to McDonald's because we wanted something solid. We're not sure that we will be able to stop for lunch. We've packed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Andy had a MacMuffin Omlet sandwich and I had Blini a traditional Russian pancake with jam. Yummm...Andy likes Micki D's becuase he can get Coca cola light (Dt. Coke) there.
Andy's two rubles (2 cents) worth of blogging:
When we arrived it was 32 degrees. Our interpreter, Tania said it was a warm spell (??).
The ice is melting off the roof of the apartment building which causes occasional crashing sounds as it breaks away. Aparrently they pay someone to go on the roof and loosen the ice. Hopefully they aren't full of vodka. Ice, heights, liquor, and ice picks...great combination.
We've eaten at McDonalds twice. This is a great Russian invention. I hope we get them back in the states. So far, the food score board is: Thumbs up on Russian Little Debbie Cakes, Chocolate with Cashews, and cheese. Thumbs down on store bought bread, no air holes and mineral water.
We're going to feed our interpreter and driver a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, U.S. raisins, and Russian potatos chips if we can't stop for lunch. If that can't start an international incident nothing will.
Stacye's butchering of the Russian language has not gotten my face slapped yet. It will inevitably happen.
Can't get over that at 8:30 in the morning it is pitch black outside. Moscow is beautiful when viewed from the back seat of a heated car. Pretty red, white, and lime green buildings. Seen many statues of Lenin and Horses. I'm sure to the people riding the horses are more important. But the horses look heroic too.
Apparently, it's a Russian tradition to take off your shoes before going into the apartment. This is because of the fine mud everywhere from slush. Our Russian apartment features shoes lined in the hallway, high ceilings, narrow rooms, toilet separated from the shower (next to the kitchen)...all in Russian chic. The apartment is 6 blocks from the Kremlin and probably housed someone imporant back in the day. Now it houses two Alabamians and two Tennessians for the week. Is this progress or not?
Sunday, January 25, 2009
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Can't wait to hear all about your day!! Loved Andy's two rubles worth. :-) Glad you are staying "warm"!
ReplyDeleteHey Stacye, I am so glad to hear what's going on with you guys!!! I am praying for you and thinking about you often...keep posting! Love, Cyndi E.
ReplyDeleteYaaaaay Andy has survived your russian :) I remember him being worried about it in Sunday School :) Too funny, Thinking and praying for you guy's this is too exciting. I am glad you made it there safely. Yes Micky D's Rocks in Europe. I never really got use to their food.
ReplyDeleteNot sure why this sprang to mind, but while you have a chance, be sure to buy a "Copok" (pronounced "soorock") at the market. Tanya intro'd Dede & me to these little treats. I can only guess at the filling, but it's a bit like whipped ricotta & cream cheese covered with chocolate. They're usually in the same refrigerated cases where you'll find yogurt & pudding.
ReplyDeleteHey Stacye and Andy...It's a girl! Yea! I just returned from the Interim at Sea trip and feel that I've missed a lot. Your blog is great. Can't wait to see you all and meet your new little addition later in the year. Take care and stay warm.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Erica
Hey Stacye and Andy. What wonderful news...it's a girl! I just returned from the Interim at Sea trip a few days ago and just getting back into the swing of things with email. I'm so happy for the both of you. Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Erica