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2011-03-27

Dorothy's bunch of “forget-me-nots”

June 2003. The airplane is hanged somewhere over Atlantic Ocean. I do not panic, I am having my adrenalin rush – it is my first trip abroad. To the USA. For 3 entire months. All myself. By myself. My English is at the level of basic “Cat-dog” and “My name is…” How did they even let me go?

September 2003. My American CV is just a bunch of “forget-me-nots”! A lifeguard in the water-park and a housekeeper at the fancy hotel, a helper of chief cook in the Irish pub and a waiter in pizzeria of an old strict lady… But the personal favorite is a customer assistant job in the best fish market on the whole east coast. So many wonderful colleagues, so many lovely clients, so much of a strange sea-food and so many kilometers back-and-forward on my bicycle!

Forever. On a flight “New York – Moscow” I got more, then the biggest bag allowed can fit. It is not to be scanned by airport security, but it is more real, then kilos of clothes in my backpack. It is my personal 3D point of view on things. It is freedom do not judge anybody. It is endless curiosity for the world around.

2011-03-26

8 years ago

May 2003. Summer term exam's success. New adventures were ahead - 3 months of hard working and 1 month of bonus travelling.
My first time in the USA was not only 1st exploration of America's features but
..my 1st "Lost in translation" moment
..my 1st pay check
..my 1st visit to mall
..my 1st international friends
..my 1st open ocean experience
..my 1st waterpark adventure
..my 1st lucky lottery numbers
..my 1st natural wonder of the world
..my 1st cheesecake
..my 1st visit to casino
..my 1st dizzy height
..my 1st 360-degree-loop-ride in amusement park

After 4 months, on the way home was new me with extra 10 kg of bodyweight, 30 kg of presents in suitcase, head overweighted with memories and huge photo album in hands

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2011-03-04

It is about two months to go

We are both very excited about our American Culture discovery trip!

With the support of the Consulate General of the USA we are now forming the list of potential interviewees and particular places to visit, which would be related to the topics.

Advices, oppinions, recommendations are very welcomed. Please contact us via email: way2usa@gmx.com or this blog. Thank you.

2011-03-01

Welcome to the "Way 2 USA" blog!

Who?
We are Ekaterina Tkach aka Dorothy and Anna Lesnikova aka Alice. From Ekaterinburg, Russia.
When?
Traveling through the USA for a month of May.
What?
30 days and 30 topics to cover: Everyday school life, wedding traditions, Hollywood style and best cheesecake recipe...  We will discover these and other topics here on the pages of our blog. 
Where?
New York City (NY), Cape May Court House (NJ), Philadelphia (PA), Seattle (WA), Port Angeles (WA), Portland (WA), Sacramento (CA), San Francisco (CA), San Jose (CA), Los Angeles (CA), Phoenix (AZ), Boston (MA). That is approximate plan, may vary here and there.
How?
Interviews with outstanding people, pictures with curious point of view plus some notes in Way2USA-blog would do.