I have two primary, main-men here in Irkutsk.
Mike on the left below and Sergey on the right.
For over three years, Sergey has wanted me to visit Irkutsk.
Mike is my translator.
Without Mike (or his equal) I would not be able to carry my message to those in Irkutsk.
Without the two of them, I would not be here, or doing nearly as well as I am doing.
They found me my current apartment.
Below is my couch.
Make no mistake. I love and I have enjoyed being in this apartment.
But in actuality, it is a Studio Apartment, more for one person than two.
But with Patti due to come over here, the bed is an issue.
For me alone, the bed is just fine. But it is not going to work for the two of us.
And?
And so I am moving into a new apartment.
MY NEW APARTMENT IN IRKUTSK
First, it is very close to my former apartment. It is equally close to the Angara River and the wonderful riverfront walkway.
As I enter, ahead of me are two closets.
The below photo gives you a perspective on the entry closets.
The bathroom.
With a clothes washer.
A really 'snazzy' kitchen.
My couch.
In the below photo, while sitting on my (above) couch I see (to the right) the entryway into my new apartment.
Look to the extreme left side of the above photo.
In the below photo you can see that there is actually another 'room' in my new apartment.
Now let's go back to my couch.
Volia! Will you just look-at-that!
Snap your fingers and he becomes a real bed.
Now back to my other 'room'.
You can see in the first two photos below that a curtain divides this into a separate 'room'.
And the above couch can turn herself into a bed as well.
My new apartment has some really bright lights.
It also has top-drawer, extremely fast internet.
And?
It is actually less expensive than my (almost but not quite) former apartment. I will be paying for electricity and the internet so I can't, at this instant, calculate my monthly cost. I may also have to pay for bedding.
I will be moving next Monday the 12th of November.
"Captain Oh Captain. You never cease to amaze us."
This was lock-stock-and-barrel 100% Mikes doing.
And?
In the final analysis .. It was a no-brain decision.
Smiling .. Cap
Mike on the left below and Sergey on the right.
For over three years, Sergey has wanted me to visit Irkutsk.
Mike is my translator.
Without Mike (or his equal) I would not be able to carry my message to those in Irkutsk.
Without the two of them, I would not be here, or doing nearly as well as I am doing.
They found me my current apartment.
Below is my couch.
Make no mistake. I love and I have enjoyed being in this apartment.
But in actuality, it is a Studio Apartment, more for one person than two.
But with Patti due to come over here, the bed is an issue.
For me alone, the bed is just fine. But it is not going to work for the two of us.
And?
And so I am moving into a new apartment.
MY NEW APARTMENT IN IRKUTSK
First, it is very close to my former apartment. It is equally close to the Angara River and the wonderful riverfront walkway.
As I enter, ahead of me are two closets.
The below photo gives you a perspective on the entry closets.
The bathroom.
With a clothes washer.
My couch.
In the below photo, while sitting on my (above) couch I see (to the right) the entryway into my new apartment.
Look to the extreme left side of the above photo.
In the below photo you can see that there is actually another 'room' in my new apartment.
Now let's go back to my couch.
Volia! Will you just look-at-that!
Snap your fingers and he becomes a real bed.
Now back to my other 'room'.
You can see in the first two photos below that a curtain divides this into a separate 'room'.
And the above couch can turn herself into a bed as well.
My new apartment has some really bright lights.
It also has top-drawer, extremely fast internet.
And?
It is actually less expensive than my (almost but not quite) former apartment. I will be paying for electricity and the internet so I can't, at this instant, calculate my monthly cost. I may also have to pay for bedding.
I will be moving next Monday the 12th of November.
"Captain Oh Captain. You never cease to amaze us."
This was lock-stock-and-barrel 100% Mikes doing.
And?
In the final analysis .. It was a no-brain decision.
Smiling .. Cap
All I can say is WOW ... and the wonders continue to unfold. Mike IS a treasure!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Patti
Is Mike ever a treasure. He keeps saying to me .. "TO FEEL GOOD DO GOOD". Rest In Peace Jerry Berkeley of Cleveland, Ohio. Love .. Cap
ReplyDeleteWonderful new digs! Enjoy life in Siberia.
ReplyDeleteSo far so very good. I am indeed enjoying my time here in Irkutsk, in Southeastern Russian Siberia. Thanks for your support .. Cap
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