Can You Speak Ukrainian?
Even the Russians are confused by Ukrainian! Now I’m getting so confused. Everywhere I look, from the advertisements, to the menus, to the visa in my passport, everything is written in Ukrainian. Whenever I listen to the radio, watch TV, or listen to anyone speak, it’s always in Russian. This…
Read MoreThe Source of All Rus
Adventures at the headwaters of Russian Culture: Ukraine Just like Rome (almost!) Independence Square at night Psst! Wanna church? What a scene! I’m chilling on a balcony in Kiev (or Kyiv, as its know here), watching the show that’s unfolding below me. I’m on the main street, Khreschatyk Ulitza, and…
Read MoreLittle Russia on the Med
Every May, Russia invades Southern Turkey with a vengeance! The blonde for 20 olives! Nice breeze but no sails! When I lived in DC, I would see them and laugh. Sometimes, if I was feeling a bit rowdy, I would even point and yell loudly, “Look Ma, tourists!” Its those…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreTime 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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