Wed Dec 29: Me met lady in sauna - she told me all about sauna tradition in Russia. I learned two words, "Ban-ya" and "Ven-kee," and another that I cannot spell even phonetically - but it is a way to wish someone well, like, "May the heat from the ban-ya bring you good fortune." (something... Continue Reading →
Every Friday someone would bring breakfast to work for the entire office. This Friday, Carlos brought a number of different pastries, including danishes, croissants, donuts, cinnamon buns and muffins. Plus various meats, cheeses. Fruits and vegetables (that nobody cared about). This week we even got some Portuguese specific pastries. Pastel De Nata, it's a tart... Continue Reading →
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