so full

happy 4th of july!

sadly it doesnt feel like the 4th to me but i hope everyone has a great time!

friday night all of us went out to a bar called Liverpool- it was a place dedicated all to the beatles - JESS you would have loved it wish you were there. they had live music and the band did alot of beatles cover songs and they also did other rock n roll songs that made me feel right at home.. the place was awesome we had a great time - only thing was it was a little pricy but i think it was well worth it.. i got chicken cordon blue (yumm) and a white russian (way to strong yuck) i tried another drink called dream of love and it was a blue fruity drink and it was delicious!

this morning we got up early to go to Gatchina- its about 2 hours away from where we live.. we toured yet another palace and park (last one!!!) it was nice but i still think nothing compares to Petergof.. One thing i found really interesting and powerful was that during WWII this palace was practically destroyed and they left a wing of the palace in the condition it was after the war with no restorations and to be there and to see the damage and alot of the original palace walls- the feeling was just incredible..

after we toured the palace we were invited over to Professor Svettie's mothers house for a Russian meal.... OH MY GOODNESS. i am speechless about this meal. her mom grows everything fresh in her garden so all of the fruits and veggies were fresh and so delicious.. there was cucumber and tomato salad, carrots that were in something i dont even know but they were good, these things called garlic tops? apparently its the top of the garlic plant and they were also in some kind of seasoning or something but they might have been my favorite thing there, bread & cheese, blini, the main course was chicken soup with potatoes and carrots (so good!) - then of course there were cookies cakes and chocolates for dessert with some tea... ugh i wish you guys could have experienced it i dont think ill ever have such a great meal..

after we ate we got a tour of her garden which is huge! and im so amazed that this old woman (probably in her 80s) can manage this whole garden by herself- i mean not only does she grow herbs, veggies, fruits, but also a large selection of flowers! i was just taken away by this place.. and i was pretty close to a cow today haha

that has been my weekend so far.. ill might post something tomorrow but i have tons of homework to do and things to get ready for the week so we'll see


EVERYONE HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY
YOUR ALL IN MY THOUGHTS

love you
-M.