and back again

Re-adjusting to Ukraine gets harder every time I leave. Suffice it to say that as my plane was touching down on Wednesday, I looked down and realized much to my horror that Ukrainians don't find it necessary to clear snow and ice from their runways. Thankfully, the plane didn't skid too much and I lived to tell the tale.

Last night it rained all night--the first rain for a long time--and this morning, I left the house without a hat! The air even smelled fresh (and Kiev air never smells fresh)--spring is coming!