As many of you are aware, I lived in the Former Soviet Union for over two and a half years visiting the countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Uzbekistan. Thanks to Facebook, I still can keep in touch with my former students and friends from the region. I was offered a job in Almaty, Kazakhstan, that would have started next month. I decided against it so I can focus … [Read more...] about News from the Former Soviet Union
Archives for August 2009
Vo Hoang Yen at Miss Universe 2009
The Miss Universe 2009 competition is taking place in the Bahamas. Ms. Vo Hoang Yen is Vietnam's representative for this contest. (Miss Vietnam Ho Hoang Yen - Source Vietnam Net Bridge) More photos here -> http://english.vietnamnet.vn/lifestyle/2009/08/862098/ … [Read more...] about Vo Hoang Yen at Miss Universe 2009
Three month guarantee in Vietnam…
...only lasts 3 days in reality :-( (I bought this on Monday, 3 days later it disappeared) … [Read more...] about Three month guarantee in Vietnam…
Falcon Hunting from Kazakhstan
From English Russia. Falcon hunting is part of the Kazakh culture and traditions in Kazakhstan. Though I lived in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan from 1997-1999, I have not been lucky enough to see any actual falcon hunting. Maybe in the future. See more pictures of the Kazakh Falcon Hunters at: http://englishrussia.com/?p=2253 … [Read more...] about Falcon Hunting from Kazakhstan
Masks, masks everywhere…
Yesterday I was surprised at the increase number of people wearing masks INSIDE of buildings. It is normal to see them wearing masks on the motorbike but the scene at the Phu Nhuan Big C was surprising. So far, only 936 people have been tested with H1N1 in Vietnam, 450 have been cured, and most importantly, no deaths. Yet there is a scare across the city. Hmm, why … [Read more...] about Masks, masks everywhere…