Returning to Moscow

Photo: Historical Museum at Red Square in Moscow

I’m trying to prepare myself mentally for returning to the U.S. I’m likely to feel over- whelmed with everything that’s piled up waiting for my return. I may feel grumpy that I can’t find brusnika, which translates to red whortleberries. I won’t be able to sleep at night, and I’ll sleep during the day. In other words, I’ll have the usual assorted symptoms of dealing with jet lag for perhaps a week.

On the way back I will, however, have a full fun-filled day in Moscow with my friend Ludmila. Most of the time when she sees me coming and going, I'm not at my best. It's amazing that we have a friendship that survives that.

Of course I am looking forward to getting back. And after the fog has cleared from my brain, I’ll have a final posting of thoughts about Russia.