Russia

Russian Jeans

Bought some jeans in Russia. Oh the irony . Internet cafes are great places to warm up. Top Tip: Don’t buy those cheap crappy padlocks at the airport from one of the carousels which also has inflatable travel pillows. Not only do they jam shut, they can be prized apart by thick-fingered Russians. Well I […]

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Child again

There’s something hugely satisfying in my new ability to stand silent for five minutes looking at menus without being compelled to order food by the previous uncomfortableness of such silences. And then ordering something random. Turned out to be salmon and shrimp, a pleasant surprise. For me, it’s the little things that I find most

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Ballet? Moi?

Lager and chocolate. The stuff of dreams. Only because I haven’t figured out lager and pies yet. Or wodka and pies. Smell: Luckily my socks smell of boot, and my feet smell of sock. Which smells of boot. Which still smells of leather. Not sure how long the dead cow aroma will mask the regular

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