The Trans-Siberian

The only way to cross Asia, The Trans-Siberian! The never-ending view We all scream for ice cream! Fresh home cooking! Check out the bags! I think you get the idea I wasn’t impressed either Cute, ain’t it! The Iron Horse keeps going! December 2, 1998 Trans Siberian Trip George Pereira…

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Time to go…

I left PricewaterhouseCoopers in a daze, and Moscow in haze. On with life! The Finance Crew Paka Ladies! Bye, Bye Moscow! Well here I am, sitting at work with not a thing to do. I guess this is the result of good planning and smart delegation. Why should I be…

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Do Your Spring Cleaning Now!

When Yuri Lushkov says it’s spring, Mother Nature listens! BEFORE AFTER It is officially spring in Moscow now. Even though all the snow is finally melted, and there isn’t a threat of more for another four months, the trees are starting to bud, and the first mini skirt of spring…

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Reclama Nation

Now, not even Russia is free from Coke commercials! The Horror! The Horror A bit over the line Not even beachgoers are free! Over the last few days, I’ve watched an interesting structure take shape on the plaza near my house. At first, workers welded together a large metal triangle,…

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Russians Do Tours

Take a tour and expect the Russians to be there! Yeah, you can call me a traveler, I take it as a compliment. I haven’t traveled to all that many countries, but when I do leave the house I try to really get into the lives of the people I…

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