Today was a new adventure for us. We went to the Darynok (say Da-REE-nock; "da" means yes and "ree-nock" means market) escorted by some new friends. There were a few goals in mind but mostly it was a siteseeing trip -- in 0 degree F weather.
As you can see from the photo to the left, Darynok is full (3+ large buildings worth and 2 floors in parts) of small shops (and thankfully all indoors). One area specializes in coats and outerwear. Another focuses on furniture. And another on clothing.
Initially we were looking for a hat for Mark and narrowed down the style that suited him best, but we didn't make a purchase. Then we looked at furniture, particularly office chairs and sofas for our friends. Most sofas here convert into beds (out of necessity) and they aren't the most comfortable for sitting. No great success again. So then we decided that it was time to eat. Like all good "malls," there was a cafeteria-type place in which to dine. I tried a sort of chicken Kiev that was filled with butter and also had a marinated mushroom and onion salad. Pretty tasty. After lunch we parted ways with our friends due to time restraints.
Mark & I ventured on into the clothing section and ... I did it ... I actually tried on pants in several shops. Basically that entails going behind the counter and ... just doing it! :) Mark sort of stood guard and there weren't throngs of people and the counter did hide most of my lower half. Pretty wild, huh? Unfortunately, the styles here are similar to those in the States and my more-than-middle-aged body just doesn't seem to belong in the typical trousers. Bummer. We were grateful for one clerk in particular who was trying EVERYthing to help me out. And do you want to know my size? How about a 42! :) But that depends on the store and brand, because in some places I'm a 50 and in others a 15. Go figure!
Long story short, after the bus ride home, we found pants for me in a store 2 blocks from our apartment and they were cheaper, too. God was gracious -- this store had an official dressing room. :)
2 comments:
Great word pics - I can see it now. ;-) Thankful you found some that fit!
There is a reason (besides unlikely car accidents) that our moms told us to wear our good underwear when we go out and now we know what it is.
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