Tag Archives: food

At The New “Western” Mall

Posted on November 24, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

In July after we had gotten settled in our townhouse, and all our furniture was more or less in place, I ventured alone on a fact-finding mission……… just what is at the City Mall anyway? I wasn’t  sure just how … 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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Airports and Airlines

Posted on April 2, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Last Thursday, I really got an insight into the wide variety you find in airports. It was a study in contrasts, to be sure. We started out in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk…….. an international airport on a very mini-scale. There is one baggage … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready For A Party

Posted on March 14, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

I just found out yesterday that Sunday will be a holiday – Maslenitsa. It is akin to Mardi Gras, the end of the pre-Lent week for the Orthodox Church.  There will be games and food and the amusement park in … Continue reading →

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