All around the vast city of Saint Petersburg, large green cages are appearing on street corners. Isabel thinks some gigantic birds have moved to our neighborhood, but alas, this is a just a good sign that watermelon season is upon us! I can’t tell you how excited we are to be able to buy a “АРБУЗ”. (That’s pronounced, “ArrBooz” in Russian) They’ve been in short supply for weeks now- and very expensive. Soon the market will be flooded and we’ll have them 20 feet from our flat for a reasonable price. Thank you, Lord for your simple blessings. It’s a little hint of home that we can use these days…
The Chastains: Refugee Highways 