Spring is finally crawling into Kyiv, but where am I today? Stuck at home. Why, you ask? Because of large anti-American demonstrations planned throughout the city today. Ah, the joys of being a foreigner.
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So last week offered some hope that spring had finally arrived. Laika spent one afternoon basking in the warm(ish) sun on the balcony. Short skirts reappeared on the ladies. There were couples making out in the parks. Kiosks started setting up their outdoor seating. I even saw workers painting the bottoms of several trees white.
So after being back in Kyiv for just under a week, our vacation seems, well, so last week. But I thought I’d share some photos and highlights.
Last night we found out our next overseas assignment. [insert drumroll here] In summer 2009, we will be moving to….Nassau, Bahamas! So if I can just hold on for another year and a half, every day will look somewhat like the photo I posted yesterday.
We’re back from our luxurious vacation to Thailand. Unfortunately the sun couldn’t come to Kyiv with us. I promise to write more about the trip after I finish sorting through all 144 photos. (Sometimes digital cameras can be a curse…) For now I will leave you with a view of what I’m already missing: