by The Wordyeti | Apr 24, 2007 | Uncategorized
Rare Lynx Pelt Originally uploaded by Wordyeti. …continuing from prior post, this rare lynx pelt was just one of the things that was on display here. Of course, the sharp salesmen all spotted me for an Amerikanski right away, and their prices quintupled. And...
by The Wordyeti | Apr 24, 2007 | Uncategorized
Moscow flea market and castle Originally uploaded by Wordyeti. This place is a strange warren of narrow aisle, dubious goods, flinty-eyed traders and disturbing fairytale architecture. You can buy anything here. I’m serious. You want a human kidney? What blood...
by The Wordyeti | Apr 24, 2007 | Uncategorized
Going down the Moscow Metro Originally uploaded by Wordyeti. I can see why these things doubled as air-raid shelters during the Cold War. And, I think, during Siege of Moscow, back in 1941 before that. I think my ears popped about 8 times during the ride down. I...
by The Wordyeti | Apr 24, 2007 | Uncategorized
Lazy Sunday, Moscow style… Originally uploaded by Wordyeti. I just found this juxtaposition to be really funny. The Cinderella with a cellphone is a bench ad outside a cellphone store. Of which there are many. Just about everyone in Moscow is jabbering away on...
by The Wordyeti | Apr 24, 2007 | Uncategorized
The Braveheart Moment Originally uploaded by Wordyeti. These Cossacks were waiting for the orders to charge in, and seemed rather deflated that they didn’t get to do anything dramatic. Mostly, the guy in charge rode back and forth in front of them, keeping them...
