Nadia: We were going to Europe and our plane was two hours late. We ran through the London airport and I fell down, but I wasn't hurt and we just kept on running. We made it onto our plane to Russia but we almost missed it. The plane to Russia was great! It was so great! So great! Unh-huh!

Mommy: Our Moscow friends met us at the airport. Yay! Because it was almost 11:00 pm by the time we got out of the airport, we stayed with them last night and met up with our St. Olaf group today. Nadia couldn't sleep much last night, but she was so captivated by her experiences today that she didn't complain even once.

Nadia: Today was great. I went to see the play "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe". It was fabulous!

Mommy: The play was hands-down one of the best productions for children that I've ever seen. The stage and set had many tricks and special effects that were seamless and magical. After the theater, we walked with Marc to a little cafe where we had an omlette, a savory pastry, and I had my fourth espresso of the day. First three were at Yeran's apartment. We walked along Tverskaia Blvd. on the way back to our hostel. It's all so magical. I think Nadia is feeling that, too, because she asked this evening, "Mommy,is this real? I feel like this isn't really happening, but it is!"

The hostel is sort of like having a room in a communal apartment. We have two twin beds and a great view. Nadia thrives in this type of social environment.

And now mommy is too tired to write anymore.