The rule of three? One pair of my glasses broke. I've caught a cold. And I think I forgot my razor in Novgorod, darnit.

Oh well. My hosts are nice. Luba's into raw foods and has prescribed hot water with turmeric, lemon juice and cayenne.

It poured last night. Just stopped about an hour ago. It's early morning now. I wasn't sure about slogging to the Moscow hash in the rain, with a cold. But now that the rain's stopped I should be fine.

Found some Russian watches last night but they ain't cheap, starting at a grand. And I almost never wear a watch.

In a little bit I'm going to get dressed and head out for coffee, aspirin, cold pills and a razor - oh, and a trip to the bankomat.