Archives for: "August 2012"
Why I don't want to drive in Russia: reason #1
August 17th, 2012This is in the middle of the intersection of ul. Moskovskaya and ul. Mezhlauka, at rush hour, with nothing marking the problem hole. And I've never seen anyone drive into it. Seriously, you have to have a much better developed driving skill set here… more »
Last minutes in Kazan
August 17th, 2012Here are a couple images from Bauman street during my last hours in Kazan.
First off, here is a group protesting the imprisonment of the feminist punk band "Pussy Riot." I was not fond of their method of protest, but their imprisonment and trial are a… more »
Funniest line of the summer
August 17th, 2012“I don’t know why I like Jarred. I think it’s because he doesn’t like to talk, and I don’t like to listen.” more »
Heading back home
August 18th, 2012This entry should post at 5:00 a.m. Saturday, Kazan time, which means I should be in the air on my way back to Frankfurt, then Washington, then Arizona. I leave Kazan at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, and I arrive in Phoenix at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday... which… more »
Ah, back to the land of air conditioning
August 19th, 2012I meant to get a lot of work done today. Alas, jet lag and air conditioning lulled me to so sleep.
The heat has been intense here in AZ. It has destroyed my car battery. First thing in the morning I'll have to replace it.
Now I'll try to post the… more »
