It feels like the beach

After being in Moscow, Volgograd is a very nice, welcome change. We have a great apartment. The living room, which is also Megan's bedroom, is air conditioned and has a tv and dvd player. My room has a balcony, where I love to stand and look out on the Volga. The first night we were here there were fireworks, which we had an excellent view of from the balcony. Actually, all of our windows overlook the Volga.
The school is just a 7 minute walk from the apartment. When they told us that, I figured it would really take 15 minutes because in Moscow, all the Russians walked double time. Here, however, people walk at a much more relaxed pace. If I ever had to, I think I could make it in 5.
By the way, my mailing address here is:
Volgograd 400131
Ul. Komsomolskaya
Building 6
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Katherine Evans
The weather here feels kind of beach-like right now with the wind coming off the river. I've been told that in the wintertime, though, that will turn into a cruel wind.
I enjoy my job. Each class gets more fun as I teach it the second and third time, which seems promising. I'll give more updates later, and I'll put up some pictures I took.