Day #9

I spent all day at Babushka's today. It was nice but I was freezing by the time I left. I was reviewing the pictures that we took while I was there and was surprised to see that my nose was actually red on the end. Proof that I was cold. I was trying to be quiet about it because if I had admitted to being cold Babushka would have wrapped me in one of her house coats or shawls. To be honest, I am a little nervous about "little bugs" and I didn't want to put anything on.

We made soup, borscht and a cabbage salad. All of it was really good. We paid Anastasia's godmother a visit. She lives just two houses down from Babushka. Her name is Liuba. I met her last year when I brought Anastasia home. She wanted to know how Anastasia was doing and I was surprised that the pictures I had sent at Christmas hadn't been shared with her.

I rode the tram home on my own and ended up in a rain storm getting back, which did not help me already being cold. After the tram, it was about a 20 minute walk uphill, holding my umbrella and three bags (everything Masha wants to bring to America). Now, I am nice and warm in my little apartment. Aahhh. Home sweet home and quiet...