Sunday, July 15, 2012

The Novosibirsk Opera House

This is our tiny room in the hotel. It's across from a club that blasts loud music.  My roommate, Cheryl, is in the corner. She's the oldest of the group (late 20s) and I really like her so far. 

This is a typical Russian bathroom. As you can see, there is no seat. Instead, you have to squat on the blocks. Also, you can't flush toilet paper, so you have to throw it in the bin.

This is a beach along the Ob River

Here are some of the people I will be working with. From right to left, there's Olya, who will be teaching us English; Elizabeth, who just arrived today, has traveled all around the world, and is a little bit wild; Maddie, a student at USC who is carrying on an affair with one of the guards at camp and is a lot of fun; Cheryl, who speaks no Russian but is always very positive; Christina, an Irish/English girl who is determined to have a summer fling, despite the lack of guys around here; and Chloe, who speaks the best Russian and is the one most willing to call Stephen out when he's being annoying. Three other new teachers just arrived. There's Cameron, whose from the US but studies in the UK, and two British girls whose names I forget. 

These are dried shrimp flakes, apparently a common snack to go along with beer. I fully intend to try some before I leave.

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