I started
exploring the area a little more in
looking for places worth taking picture of. I have found a few places which
might be worth admiring. Some of them worried me a bit, the others were just
worth remembering. This area is just so different from what I have been used to.
It’s the first time in my whole life
when I get to know the people of the area so well. I spend a lot of time with
them , chat to them, do shopping… And the little Russian I can use turns out to
be so much for my needs. God, thank you for all the Russian teachers I have had
in my life. I can be so independent now and indeed, can learn so much with what
they all have taught me.
I am
getting used to bringing a gallon of water every third day – I didn’t realize
how much water I need to use for my meals, coffees and teas /tchay – in Russian/
. I have even made my own cottage cheese first time since my childhood. I taste
things my grandmother was talking about, I made “kompot” from dried fruit and
ate “chibureki” – I still remember the taste of them. My grandmother was
Russian, the whole family was under the strong Russian influence living in
Vilno and now I am here, experiencing the mixed culture of Kazaks and Russians
living together.
The shop assistants
complement me on my Russian , I have even learnt how the internet connection
works here and that I will survive with my mobile connection for the whole
month. Hurray…. And finally I manage to
watch all the American movies I have never time to watch at home – in Russian,
of course. God bless cable TV – so useful for learning languages…
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