Classes as usual today. Last Friday one of our students, Milly, had sudden stabbing pains in her stomach followed by vomiting after eating fried eggs in the canteen. Many other of our students have been eating fried eggs and had no ill effects, but… more »

Weird, the cold water system in the building seems shut down. I hope this doesn't last till morning. A shower in the morning is my life's chief joy. more »

Today was a day when our students met with their language coaches. I went with one of our groups on an excursion to Чункурчак (Chunkurchak), where there is a dramatic waterfall a ways below the treeline. The hike wasn't long, but it was steep, and let… more »

About a third of our students are working out here regularly at gyms, one of which is the nearby Flex. So just how do you motivate your workout in Central Asia? Why, with Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh characters, of course! Thanks to student… more »

Classes as usual. I have the impression that more students than normal are suffering from diarrhea. I sat in today on a class for someone outside our group. Nadya is a grad student from Illinois. Quite bright. Her teacher was competent. The class… more »