So our deep cold continues. Today I took my camera along for the 7AM walk with Enzo. My camera froze after about half an hour but here is what I captured before that happened.
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| Early morning at Shevchenko Park. -18F (-28C). Beautiful tiny ice crystals are floating through the air. |
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| Once we arrive at the park, Enzo surveys the tundra to see if any of his friends are around. |
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| Finding no one, he began his sniffing campaign, picking up messages from his gang. |
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| These water fountains are used constantly. Ukrainians believe this particular water is "alive" and trudge to the park even in the coldest weather to fill their bottles. |
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| The university building awaiting early morning students (yes, even on Saturday). |
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| At last a friend. A teacher at Gio's school found Marley when she was a tiny puppy with two broken legs (probably had been hit by a car). Now she is a lively, happy girl who loves to romp with Enzo. |
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| And then Enzo's best friend arrived. This was indeed a great morning at the park! Richard and Enzo are the same age and have a super time together running and wrestling. Richard's owner is a former professional hockey player and gave us tickets to tonight's game (Ukraine vs. Italy!). I am so excited to go!! |
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| I was able to revive my camera by sticking it inside my coat for a while. After over an hour in the bitter cold, Enzo is covered in thousands of tiny icicles. |
Next week we head to Italy for 8 days, sadly without Enzo since we will be flying. He will stay here with our nanny Laryssa and will undoubtedly be showered with love and treats by her family the entire time. Happy Valentine's Day to all of you!
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