Novokuznetsk

We are in Novokuznetsk, and are a bit technologically challenged. In a bit of bad packing strategy we left all of our voltage converters and plug adapters in the packed bags, so it has been like watching our communications die a slow death. Right now using a laptop in the hotel, but it is not easy. Luckily our translater, Olga, is extremely nice and helpful.

We have finally met our Owen, and he is even more adorable in person. He is not quite sure what to think about us yet. They say he is somewhat shy and reserved and likes to observe things (exactly like his siblings) and is wary of strangers. It has been very hard to get a smile, but the few we got were beautiful. He has the longest, dark eyelashes and beautiful blue eyes. We must have bored him so much, because he actually fell asleep in our arms on both visits. They say that he recently changed schedules to not take a morning nap, and the room we meet in is very warm.

I will try to write more on our day back in Moscow. All is well, and we go back later today to try and elicit one or two more smiles.