Category Archives: Photography

Autumn Creeping In

Posted on October 6, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Lots of Virginia creepers around here, but this is the first one I have found with this delicate pink.

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A Lazy Hike Into Town

Posted on July 12, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

You need to know what people mean when they say lazy. To me, it is a casual stroll. The day was sunny and bright, and it was about time that I deserted my boxes and Snoopy and I got some … Continue reading →

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Moscow Metro – An Unusual Art Gallery

Posted on June 13, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

I was lucky with the Metro tour Tuesday afternoon – there were only four of us there – John from Columbia, Lynne and Winston from New York, and myself.  Elena, the guide was quite happy to have just a few … Continue reading →

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Moscow, Day Two

Posted on June 11, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Last night, as I was writing my blog in the hotel bar (where the electrical plug-ins are), I met two wonderful couples from Manitoba, Canada.  I had an evening of good company, lots of laughs, and one more beer than … Continue reading →

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Moscow – Red Square

Posted on June 11, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

The end of a long day.  Walking, walking, walking……… warm and muggy weather so that I was sweating under my blazer most of the time. Just imagine me admitting to being too warm.   Now, however, I am in the … Continue reading →

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5000 Kilometers and Counting

Posted on May 11, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

I have been in Canada for a bit over a month.  We rented a car at the airport when we arrived.  Since David left for Russia on April 20, I have bee driving around Saskatchewan, Canada visiting friends and relatives. … Continue reading →

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First Impressions of Bangkok

Posted on April 3, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Wow – where to begin? The heat and humidity.  It hits you like a wall, especially when you aren’t used to it.  It envelopes you like another skin.  I’d forgotten the feel of being totally warm, totally immersed in a … Continue reading →

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The Last Morning Walk in Sakhalin

Posted on March 30, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

for a while. This afternoon, we are being shipped off to Bangkok, Thailand, to apply for new Russian visas. This may sound a bit weird, but I’m not really happy about going to Thailand. I’ve never been there, and I’m … Continue reading →

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One Sunny Saturday In Sakhalin

Posted on March 18, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Beautiful morning for a walk……. and Snoopy and I took full advantage of it.  How fortunate we are to have Gagarin Park right at the end of our street. The photos here were taken with my iPhone – admittedly not … Continue reading →

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And I thought I’d walked A Lot On Sunday!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

It was a good thing that I slept well Monday night. Tuesday morning, Snoopy and I set out to find the ATM, get some money, and then, hopefully, find the meat shop that the ladies in David’s office had mentioned. … Continue reading →

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