It has been very interesting to keep updated with our family and friends in the Northeast through Facebook- you all have been dealing with a lot of snow! Mike got a small taste of it when he was in the US in January, but here in Uzhhorod, we only had about 3-4 different snow storms that left any kind of accumulation worthy of taking out the sled.
In spite of this, we are definitely ready for some warmer temperatures, longer days and grass.
This week began in the 50's (F) and looks like it will stay that way all week! We took advantage of it yesterday by hanging out on the playground. It was about 55-57 degrees, even though S and F look quite bundled up in the pictures (Mike says I'm turning into a Ukrainian mama)- but I didn't want them to get cold or feel a draft. Plus, it was shady here and there.
Speaking about drafts... This guy [Andy Frecka] lives in Moscow and writes about the culture- it is SO similar to the culture here in Ukraine: http://andyfrecka.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-chilling-draft-of-russia.html
The following are select excerpts from his post pertaining to drafts:
"If you are not from Russia, you must understand, that The Chilling Draft Of Russia is not to be compared with the elementary air movement you may sometimes experience in your home. For The Chilling Draft Of Russia is to be feared. At all times."
"One time I was riding a train in (the) Ukraine. It was a bazillion degrees outside and I am not joking when I say the train was crawling at a snail's pace in the hot sun, from Kharkov to Kyiv. This produced what is known as the "greenhouse effect". It was so hot, my kids pulled out birch branches and started beating each other on the back. If you know what I mean. [Annie's note: This is done in the sauna.]
My eyes darted around the wagon as my head swam from the sweltering heat. With considerable effort, I stood up and managed to pry one of the windows open a few inches.
Immediately a unanimous shout rose from around the wagon, "THE DRAFT!!!!".
Because even in (the) Ukraine, heat stroke is a walk in the park, in comparison to The Chilling Draft Of (the) Ukraine."
Speaking about drafts... This guy [Andy Frecka] lives in Moscow and writes about the culture- it is SO similar to the culture here in Ukraine: http://andyfrecka.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-chilling-draft-of-russia.html
The following are select excerpts from his post pertaining to drafts:
"If you are not from Russia, you must understand, that The Chilling Draft Of Russia is not to be compared with the elementary air movement you may sometimes experience in your home. For The Chilling Draft Of Russia is to be feared. At all times."
"One time I was riding a train in (the) Ukraine. It was a bazillion degrees outside and I am not joking when I say the train was crawling at a snail's pace in the hot sun, from Kharkov to Kyiv. This produced what is known as the "greenhouse effect". It was so hot, my kids pulled out birch branches and started beating each other on the back. If you know what I mean. [Annie's note: This is done in the sauna.]
My eyes darted around the wagon as my head swam from the sweltering heat. With considerable effort, I stood up and managed to pry one of the windows open a few inches.
Immediately a unanimous shout rose from around the wagon, "THE DRAFT!!!!".
Because even in (the) Ukraine, heat stroke is a walk in the park, in comparison to The Chilling Draft Of (the) Ukraine."
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| Went outside to play on the "playground" (it's actually an area of outdoor exercise equipment- but most of it has had crucial elements rust away...) |
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| Owl Hat- handmade by Chrissy Solanky (she is taking orders ;) ) |
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| Fedya- feeling reflective. |
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