My last few weeks in Russia were incredible. The girls came over very often to cook, and Ira loved taking us shopping and taking care of her little brood. It wasn’t terribly cold until the last two weeks, then we started walking as little as possible and running straight for the teapot or hot shower when we got home. The fur hats and coats came out in abundance, though I have yet to borrow any of Ira’s, everything from the very traditional to the outrageous. The hats on the old men are my favorite, whether they are beret or cadet style they always have a flap that can be folded down over the ears. So they’re especially cute when its not quite that cold out and the flap is folded up. One of my Russian friends and I have decided that we need to bring muffs back into style, they’re just very practical and warm for walking around the streets. We’ll see what kind of a revolution we can get going. I got to spend some time with lots of my Russian friends the last few weeks, talking about plans for the holidays and planning things to do this next semester – Liza and I already have plans to shop when she’s done with finals in a couple weeks. Can’t believe those conversations took place more than a month ago, and now its time to go back to Piter!
My time at home over the holidays has been wonderful, relaxing, and just what I needed. I love spending time with my bests and catching up with people I haven’t seen in a while. Being able to text everyone constantly makes me smile, I don’t really mind not being in constant-every-second contact when I’m abroad but occasionally things happen and I really want to let people know immediately, like when I see a really crazy hairstyle or someone trips running down the escalator. As I get ready to head back, I look forward very much to all of the new things I am sure Piter has to show me, and I am excited to continue sharing them with you!
Thank you in advance for your prayers for safe travels, and I will post as soon as I can when I arrive in Petersburg!
Much love - beth
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