Monday, July 23, 2007

"back in US, back in US, back in USSR"


This fraze is actually from a song (the Beattles) and I am glad that in reality it is "back in RUS, back in RUS, back in RUSSIA" :).

I arrived to Moscow on May 24th and spent there 4 busy days (3.5). I had an extra luggage I had to get rid of. So I had to sort it out a bit on what I'll need with me and what I can send by post. Despite this luggage sorting we had a good time with Deanna. Though short.

Then I flew into Irkutsk where my uncle met me and took me to the village I grew up in and where lives the majority of my family. The population of the village is about 200 people. I spent there nearly a month. A good way to adjust back to the culture. So Ulan-Ude afterwards seemed as a big city, Toronto or something like that :) with civilization, hi-tech equipped etc. But I had a good time with my family, gardening, helping my Mom repairing the house (remont)...

Now I am in Ulan-Ude. Meeting with my friends, going to the Family meetings, enjoying our short but hot Siberian summer and searching for a job. I live with Shawna and it is such a blessing to live with her! I am thankful to the Lord for everything He gave me here.

I am sorry that I am not faithful in updating this blog. It was mainly for the use while being abroad. But I will try to post some news once in a while. And I apologize for all the mistakes in English :)

God bless!