Windows to Russia

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. IContinue reading Snowed in…

My buddy Vova! New Year celebration, he loves to perform and I told him I would put it on the internet. He was happy… Go Vova! He is playing his spoons… Kyle Keeton Windows to Russia

A year ago in December of 2014, I posted food prices in Moscow. Someone has asked by e-mail what they are now. “Now,” is pricing from a Tiny Russian Village and prices are better in Moscow. But I will compare what I have… Last year… Loaf white of bread, uncut – 4.5 rubles… (down 50%Continue reading My true food cost a year later… (2014 to 2015)

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 andContinue reading Boza Loves to Walk…

It is Christmas Eve for the Orthodox Church and Boza and I were walking in the fields, Father Pavel came by on the road and stomped through a foot of snow to greet us, just to say, “Hi” and he wanted to make sure that I was doing okay! I told him I feel wonderfulContinue reading Boza and I walking again… 😉

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 toContinue reading Russian Village; Frozen World…

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 isContinue reading Meat with sweet pepper…

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 layContinue reading Big Village was busy…

I finally have figured out this (our) wood stove stuff and it is a learned process. The books can give a general idea about what to do, but each stove is like an individual and a handmade stove is much more so than a factory built version… The image to the left is just beforeContinue reading Got the wood stove figured out…

Russian Village; Sunrise to Freedom… Boza and I take smaller walks 5 times a day. It is way too cold and dangerous for Boza to be out for the two to three hour walks we like to take. He is struggling with understanding, but when we step out he does his doggy business and thenContinue reading Village Photos… (01-02-2016)