Summer has arrived in full force here in Moscow with South African temperatures of high twenties, yesterday it was 31. My clients think it's funny to be like, "Just like South African weather, no?" My thinking is firstly, haha...how hilarious. But secondly, no it is not like South African weather at all, dear client, because in South Africa, you actually expect weather like this but this is supposed to be Russia. However, any excuse to go clothes shopping for us so we've been trading in our down coats and fake fur for summery dresses and sunnies. I even bought slip slops the other day. Speaking of slip slops...what does everyone else in the world call these shoes. Trying to explain what a slip slop to one of my students the other day was impossible, I just sat there going, "What's another word for slip slop? Do only South Africans use this word? I literally cannot think of how to explain it!" At this point, I think that student most probably thought I had lost my mind with all the high temperatures.
So another thing that Russian people do well is summer, which is surprising, I know. There are many many parks all over Moscow and people flock here on sunny days and over weekends. There are hundreds of people riding bicycles, roller blading, skateboarding, walking and even tanning in these parks. Its a wonderful atmosphere and everyone is just so happy and relaxed. The sun only sets at about 10pm so it lends itself to sundowners and long, fun days.
While poor Ree was hard at work, Jackie and I decided we would seek out the famous Moscow State University. We found ourselves near the river instead, along with hundreds of other people. We were then picked up by a friendly man riding this bicycle type carry cart...we took a video which really captures the vibe of these parks:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10203991484576130
We found ourselves in the opposite direction of where we had intended to be so we decided to make the most of it with having lunch right on the river with a bottle of very good wine.
In other news, it's our 4th Moscowversary! Time is ticking by, we're already a third of the way through out year and with Summer arriving I feel like we have many many more adventures ahead of us starting with an indie music festival next week where Bombay Bicycle Club will be playing (http://ahmadteafest.ru/) :D
There is still much to be seen, many picnics to be had, history to be discovered, people to be met...and then there's that Moscow State University that needs to be visited...we'll definitely need a couple more Moscowversaries.
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