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From here to Baku?

April 30, 2008 by sjsmart

It’s been a whirlwind kind of day. Overcast, cold and windy here in Belarus with this news coming this afternoon.

Looks like it’s official now! We’ll be heading for a new destination in the very near future, possibly Baku, Azerbaijan.

Not really crazy about that, but hey, at least I’ll be able to speak Russian and continue building on the language that I’ve already started. That’s a bonus - I won’t have to stress out about asking for a bag at the market or trying to figure out what is sour cream and what is milk and trying to read labels because I can already do all that stuff! I’ve done a little reading already and it looks like there will be a better variety of fresh fruits and vegetables available there and it’s right on the Caspian sea which likely means FISH! Another bonus is a house over an apartment which means hopefully a yard for the little man! I’m keeping my fingers crossed…of course nothing is for certain until I’m sleeping in a bed in Baku!

I wonder how long it will take for me to get my stuff?

Posted in Journal | Tagged Baku, Belarus, diplomat, embassy, persona non grata, PNG, politics | 11 Comments

11 Responses to “From here to Baku?”

on May 1, 2008 at 3:25 am1 transplantingme

by the sea could be lovely! i’m sure it’s good just to have some kind of news and it will be better when you are able to start to get settled!!
on May 1, 2008 at 4:35 am2 wineymomma

Good news Good news! Well news anyway…Here’s praying that stuff finds its way home soon!
on May 1, 2008 at 4:43 am3 Jen D

My god Jenn, finally some kind of word huh?! I’m thinking being sea-side is a good thing…fish, fresh veggies and the view! The language is a bonus if that’s where you go! I’m hoping it’s as easy for you as possible! Cheers to finding your stuff!!
on May 1, 2008 at 5:00 am4 Jen D

Ambassador Anne Derse in Baku was born in Lakewood, Ohio-the town next door to me in Fairview Park. Just a little useless info…
on May 1, 2008 at 7:03 am5 sjsmart

Thanks to all for the well wishes. I will keep you updated. As you all know - my life is crazy so this may not be “the final answer”.

Jen - I’ll tell the Amb. you said hello. LOL
on May 1, 2008 at 12:47 pm6 Christine

So jealous! I worked (from DC) on a project in Azerbaijan and I never got to go there. I hear it’s so beautiful there.
on May 1, 2008 at 1:13 pm7 kileigh7

Wow. At least it’s the same language…
But the fish is a bonus,and the fruits and veggies are a super bonus..

Here’s hoping your stuff arrives as quickly as you do!
on May 11, 2008 at 8:53 pm8 sjsmart

Everyone please come visit! Baku is a long way from home.
on May 12, 2008 at 10:27 pm9 Marina

Hello,
I live in Baku for 2 years)))
What I can say… It’s very beautiful country and hospitable people. But there are really crazy drivers and very hot in the summer.
Fruits and veggies we have in abundance, but not fish…why…I can’t understand

Anyway, you’re welcome
on May 13, 2008 at 1:04 am10 clare

Glad to hear you finally know where you are going - I confess that I had to wiki it!

The exciting news is Azerbaijan will make its debut appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 which means you will probably get to watch it. If you can you really must. Its hard to explain exactly but the Eurovision song contest is a kitschy tradition in the UK and an absolute must.. i recommend drinking whilst watching it.
on May 14, 2008 at 9:40 pm11 sjsmart

Marina - I am looking forward to the fresh fruits and veggies! I am bummed about the fish though : (

Clare - I had to wiki it too! LOL. Is this contest a live event or televised? I will make sure not to miss it!