these boots are made for walking

before coming to russia, i had heard women's footwear tends to be of the high heel variety. now that i'm here and see it first hand, i have to agree. i was amazed at how they can walk in them through snow, ice and rain. i almost fell over once just wearing my dress shoes when i slipped on an icy curb. anyway, my hats off to them.

i've almost finished my packing for my trip home. i'm giving myself a couple days extra to remember anything i might have overlooked. i'm excited to pack for a 100% casual trip. usually i have to include attire for training or work. so this time they'll be plenty of extra space in my bags to for stuff i'll buy back in the states.

another busy weekend ahead. i'm meeting a friend for coffee today and also getting together with an american friend that's going to be leaving russia by the time i return from holiday. sunday has been set aside for giving a visiting coworker a tour of the city in the afternoon. i still have a few little side trips to the store i'd like to fit in sometime. before i know it i'll be on a plane again.