Hooray I have hot water. Natalia, my landlady, has come up trumps, found a plumber and I now have proper hot water. It's bliss. As she arrived to wait for the plumber, she got caught in a residents meeting. I was asked (I think) to join in as I got in, but as I didn't understand a word, there was no point. Just after she and the plumber left there was a deputation of ladies, all dressed up against the cold, despite being indoors, making sure I knew the meeting had taken place. Fortunately someone spoke enough English to understand that Natalia had it all in hand.
Russia has swine flu mania. The government closed all the state schools for two weeks. On Tuesday our management decided to close us for three days. We had to go in yesterday, but have been given two days as holiday. We may have to pay them back later in the year, but Betty hopes not. The poor Russian staff have had to go in.
Despite the grey skies Tracey and I decided a trip into the City was needed. I got up early to wash my bedding and to get onto the Metro. Remind me never to live too far from school. It was packed. Once you are in a queue for an escalator you just have to go with it. I am finally registered with the health centre.
The Arbat is one of the older parts of Moscow. We walked along the main pedestrianised street.There is an interesting mix of architecture. I think we might see more if we explore off the main drag, but today was interesting enough. The pictures at the top are from the Wall of Peace which is made up of individually painted tiles. Sadly many have defaced by spray paint but I did manage to photograph a dew.
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