Archives for: "July 2010, 27"

Giardiasis, part 1

July 27th, 2010
Before I came to Kazan, I did some web-searches on the city water system. All the travel sites suggested avoiding drinking the tap water, but none of them referenced any particular reason or cited any particular data sources. I eventually found one… more »

Airborne Ranger Day

July 27th, 2010
Kazan is a wonderful place. It's peaceful and safe, but today, of all days, our local friends advised us not to be out on the streets in the evening. Why? Because it's Airborne Ranger Day here (День воздушно-десантных… more »

Diet Pepsi

July 27th, 2010
In the States when I'm at a junk food place, I order diet Pepsi. Here I've ordered nothing but sugar-filled drinks. It's not like diet isn't available, although it is less common. What's up with that? more »