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The Long Journey to Russia and My Arrival in St. Petersburg

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DISCLAIMER: I wrote this the day I arrived in St. Petersburg when I was sleep deprived, terrified, and culture shocked. I think it is important that I post exactly how I felt when I arrived in Russia and not sugar coat it. Please be assured that EVERYTHING GOT BETTER!!! It was just a hard adjustment! [...]

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Room of Sacred Heart Art in the Brussels Royal Museum of History and Art.

Filed under: Assimilation, Daily Journal Entry, Habitation by allisonwucher

7/31/09 These are photos from just one room in the Brussels Royal Museum of History and Art. I really enjoyed this room and I know a couple of other people who would as well! Enjoy!

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Brussels: Grand Palace Square, Hotel de Ville, Brussels History Museum, Mennekin Pis, Catherdrale De St. Michel et St. Goude, Brussels Royal Art and History Museum.

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7/31/09

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Brussels: Musee de Royal Beaux-Arts, Flea Markets, Church de Salbon, Notre Dame de la Chapelle, and a Belgian Pot Luck.

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7/30/09

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PART II: Brussels: Musee de Royal Beaux-Arts, Flea Markets, Church de Salbon, Notre Dame de la Chapelle, and a Belgian Pot Luck.

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7/30 BRUSSELS POST CONTINUED…… When I finished with the museum it was about 3:30 and I decided to walk back to the Le Chat antique shop since 2 hours had passed. However when I got there the teenage boy was still standing next to the door… but this time it was open. When I went [...]

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Leaving Munich, Arrival in Brussels!

Filed under: Daily Journal Entry, Migration, Transportation by allisonwucher

7/29/09

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