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Tag Archives: Sakhalin
Sometimes….
it isn’t easy being lazy. Take this morning, for example. – I need a few groceries – the kind I can usually get from the local shop which opens at 9 am. … Continue reading
Posted in Into Eastern Russia
Tagged blowing, cold, drifting, parkas, Russia, Sakhalin, snow, wind chill, winter, Yuzhno
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Dyeing To Quilt
About a month ago, a friend in South Africa showed us her results from dyeing fabric using ice. I had never heard of such a thing before, but was intrigued, especially when I discovered that snow would work as well. … Continue reading
Posted in Into Eastern Russia, Quilting
Tagged cotton, dye, dyeing, fabric, ice experiments, quilting, Sakhalin, satin, snow dyeing, Yuzhno
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The View from My Sewing Room Window
When the sun shines, it is incredible here. We are situated between two sets of mountains – and the western ones, with their snow-covered peaks, are often hidden in cloud. I rejoice in looking up from my sewing machine and … Continue reading
Posted in Into Eastern Russia
Tagged Eastern Russia, iPhone, mountains, photography, Sakhalin, snow covered peaks, winter snow, Yuzhno
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On The Road Again
The end of September, we finally bought a car. … Continue reading
Posted in Into Eastern Russia, Photography
Tagged beach, Korsakov, LNG, Sakhalin, sea shells, ship wrecks, sunshine
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Checking in – Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk At Last.
This has been a crazy two weeks. So many changes since I left Yuzhno – and more to come. Between jet lag, a cold, and very spotty internet service, this blog has been close to my mind and heart, but … Continue reading
Posted in Into Eastern Russia
Tagged Craftsy, flowers, Gagarin Park, quilting, Sakhalin, Yuzhno, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Maslenitsa – Goodbye To Winter
Sunday dawned bright and sunny – a perfect day to say goodbye to winter. It was just March 17, but that’s the way they do it here…… with great winter fun. As David and I had already walked all over … Continue reading
Posted in Into Eastern Russia
Tagged celebration, crowds, end to winter, Gagarin Park, Maslenitsa, photos, Russia, Russian dancers, Sakhalin, winter
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A New Adventure Begins…….
again. I took David to the airport this morning for his first flight to Russia…….. Sakhalin Island, to be exact. He is in the process of transferring there from Norway, and went for a few days to meet with the … Continue reading
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