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Chess and Pagodas | In the Tundra
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Ten Months as a Fulbright ETA in Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russia. June 14, 2012. Seven Days Pagoda in the center of Elista. 8221; Humor aside, I do fit in quite well here. No one stares at me, and it’s only when I begin to speak Russian do people give me funny looks. Buddha. in honor of the Dalai Lama. The largest Buddhist temple in Europe. Next post →. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Join 29 other followers. Do Svidaniya, Mama!
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The beginning of the end | In the Tundra
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Ten Months as a Fulbright ETA in Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russia. May 29, 2012. The beginning of the end. Will we all stay in touch? That’s kind of how I feel now. Everything is going to change so quickly, and whether or not I want it to, I have to go with it. 8221; So I brought my street cred to the streets of Ukhta, and the crowd went wild. Once pictures (and videos) are up, I will most definitely post them. Http:/ www.ugtu.net/video/5552. Russian high school graduation. Next post →. Do Svidaniya, Mama!
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EUROTRIP | In the Tundra
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Ten Months as a Fulbright ETA in Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russia. June 29, 2012. We’ve got a backpack each, a heavy guide book, and reservations at some grungy hostels. My route. Somewhat similar to that taken in the 2004 comedy “Eurotrip.”. Next post →. This blog is not an official Fulbright Program website. The views expressed on this blog are entirely those of its author and do not represent the views of the Fulbright Program, the U.S. Department of State or any of its partner organizations.
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March | 2012 | In the Tundra
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Ten Months as a Fulbright ETA in Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russia. Monthly Archives: March 2012. 8220;Can I have your autograph? March 24, 2012. 8220;We think it’s really cool that you’re from America,” one said. “I saw you on TV! 8221; exclaimed another. After I signed their books, they slowly shuffled away, holding their books and staring at my scrawled message and signature. This was the third time I made the news. The American who went dog sledding. Jocks and Beautiful Women. March 20, 2012. In other new...
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London and Paris | In the Tundra
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Ten Months as a Fulbright ETA in Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russia. July 9, 2012. I arrived in London bleary eyed after an overnight, overbooked flight on July 1st. I’ve never traveled alone before, and it definitely has its positives and negatives. A big positive is that I can do whatever I want and plan my schedule however I want. Harry Potter walk? Definitely did not expect that kind of sleaziness from Paris. Next up: Amsterdam. Only two words can describe my feelings: f-ing excited. Next post →. A little ...
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July | 2012 | In the Tundra
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Ten Months as a Fulbright ETA in Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russia. Monthly Archives: July 2012. Miles and Miles of Walking: last leg of the Eurotrip. July 30, 2012. Unfortunately, my dad is no better. His sense of direction is on par with that of a blinded infant. With its limbs bound. So putting two directionless people together should naturally lead to disaster, but thankfully, we didn’t encounter too much trouble. At the top of the Gothic cathedral in Cologne. 533 steps to the top. As my dad begins to tak...
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Miles and Miles of Walking: last leg of the Eurotrip | In the Tundra
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Ten Months as a Fulbright ETA in Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russia. July 30, 2012. Miles and Miles of Walking: last leg of the Eurotrip. Unfortunately, my dad is no better. His sense of direction is on par with that of a blinded infant. With its limbs bound. So putting two directionless people together should naturally lead to disaster, but thankfully, we didn’t encounter too much trouble. At the top of the Gothic cathedral in Cologne. 533 steps to the top. Grandmothers: “slovak slovak slovak.”. As my dad beg...
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Farewell, Ukhta | In the Tundra
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Ten Months as a Fulbright ETA in Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russia. June 5, 2012. I know that I’ve been writing about leaving and saying goodbye for the last few posts now, but this is really it! I leave this Saturday bright and early in the morning to head to Elista, the capital of the republic of Kalmykia. In case you’ve never heard of it (you really have never heard of it). Elista is famous for Buddhism and Chess! Life size chess boards and pagodas — my kind of city. Next post →. This blog is not an offici...
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June | 2012 | In the Tundra
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Ten Months as a Fulbright ETA in Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russia. Monthly Archives: June 2012. June 29, 2012. We’ve got a backpack each, a heavy guide book, and reservations at some grungy hostels. My route. Somewhat similar to that taken in the 2004 comedy “Eurotrip.”. June 14, 2012. Seven Days Pagoda in the center of Elista. 8221; Humor aside, I do fit in quite well here. No one stares at me, and it’s only when I begin to speak Russian do people give me funny looks. Buddha. in honor of the Dalai Lama.
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February | 2012 | In the Tundra
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Ten Months as a Fulbright ETA in Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russia. Monthly Archives: February 2012. Maslenitsa, the holiday of pancakes, fistfights, and doll-burning. February 26, 2012. Today is the day where Orthodox Christians will ask God for forgiveness. Depending on how un-orthodox you are, you can also ask God to get rid of the consequences of the preceding Saturday night. Sunday is also the day where they burn the. I’ll be on TV again, and there will be another terrible interview of me. I ca...Burning...
