--- Wednesday 8/22/01 ---
It’s a couple minutes after 10:00am, and we’ve both only been awake
for several minutes. Suddenly, the phone rings, it’s Phil calling from
Minnesota wishing me a happy arrival, and inquiring as to my liking of
the apartment & everything. I respond that everything is just wonderful,
and we only chat for a couple more minutes. In the apartment this
morning, for whatever reason, the water is not running. Nadya had
explained to me upon arrival that since the apartment is located close
to the oldest part of the city, that the water may be erratic at times.
Ok, so on this day, neither Nina S. or I will be showering this morning.
In the meantime, we had agreed via e-mail that I would allow Nina S.
the opportunity to take me to Peterhof, as this is her most favorite
place directly outside the city. Since it is Wednesday, and I am due to
leave on Saturday, I must make arrangements to visit Julia, and
determine what day would be good for Nina R., as she has agreed to
accompany me on the suburban train to “da-boonies”.
Note: In my letters to both Julia & Nina S., I have informed each of
them about the other. I am not one to attempt to hide the truth, and if
these women are intelligent, they won’t expect a gentleman to travel
half-way around the globe just to see them without any contingency
arrangements. Both women seemed to have understood this, and Nina S.
particularly admires my compassion for the ill-fallen Julia. In one of
her previous e-mails, she admitted to a bit of “jealousy”, but
understands & admires my position.
Therefore, Nina R. determines that Thursday would be a good day, and
I call both Nina R. & Julia to confirm that I will travel to Dibuny via
suburban train to visit her with Nina R. on Thursday. Having done this,
Nina S. & I set out towards the Baltyskaya Metro station to board a bus
for Peterhof. She tells me that she would like to take the bus out & the
hydrofoil boat back from Peterhof. Not having showered this morning, I
don’t feel like my absolute best. Nina S. is still wearing the same
clothes as yesterday. However, she looks just as incredibly beautiful as
I’ve ever seen her. She one of those women that is always continually
checking herself out in her compact mirror, and applying make-up &
lipstick at seemingly every street corner. Ahhh, at last someone who
takes pride in her appearance!
--- To be continued ---
