Snowed in…

Woke this morning and it was a blizzard. Boza and I took a walk and found ourselves deep in snow. Boza when standing had snow half way up his body and drifts swallowed him whole. I had on my medium boots and if it goes much longer, those boots will not do the job. I […]

Boza Loves to Walk…

Boza and I walked for an hour and a half this morning. It was Christmas in Russia and the snow was falling. A very magical snow and Boza and I walked to the river. We crossed the river and walked all over the surface, being very careful to watch for ice near the current and […]

Russian Village; Frozen World…

At the time that I took these images above it was -22 and getting colder. But, tomorrow it will warm up to -8 and that will make a huge difference. Believe you me, -10 and warmer is a whole other world compared to -10 and colder. At -20, wood becomes brittle and you have to […]

Meat with sweet pepper…

I find things interesting in Russia. The names of items you buy are just basic simple and while I might get some interpretations wrong, it is very easy to shop in Russia, for everything is titled exactly what it is… The can says Meat (мясо – pronounced – myaso) in big letters and below is […]

Big Village was busy…

Trip to the Big Village, was timed perfect. I got back yesterday and it started to snow and has not stopped since. I am not sure I could make it through for now and will have to see if the Fish Village plows our roads for us, as they promise to do. I won’t lay […]