Chapter 38: Russia & Jitters

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We're now at the airport and we're just waiting for our flight going to Russia. Minadali ko talaga na lumipad agad-agad patungo doon because I just don't want to prolong everything. May pera na kami for the vaccine so why wait for a week, a month, or whensoever diba? The longer we prolong it, the more Rafi's health will be at risk. She is so vulnerable right now because she is also pregnant and we are not only considering her health but also our baby. Bumili lang ako ng coffee while si Raf naman ay kumakain lang ng vegan burger. I also bought her a strawberry smoothie and vegan fries. She has been eating healthy stuffs lately because according to her, she is not just eating for herself but also for a little one.

Tatlo kami actually. Nagpasama ako kay Mommy kasi wala lang. I just thought that I might be needing some help when we get there. Pupunta lang naman kami ng hospital doon and Rafi will undergo some test before the vaccine will be injected to her. Lilipad kami ng ilang milya (miles) para lang sa isang turok and then next month babalik agad kami tapos babalik ulit hanggang sa makumpleto 'yung tatlong turok. Imagine how expensive it will get us but whatever. Money is just nothing to us at the moment.

Hindi pala nagpabili si Mom kasi she packed some tuna sandwich so 'yun ang kinakain niya ngayon. Gusto ko sanang gamitin 'yung private plane namin but Chad is flying to Istanbul and he can't be disturbed. Si Timothy naman kinakabahan kasi matagal na raw siyang hindi nakaka-operate ng plane so baka ano pa 'yung mangyari. So better be safe.

"Ladies, ready?" agad kong tanong kasi tinatawag na 'yung flight namin

"Born ready..." sabi ni Mommy sabay akbay kay Rafi

Rafi is kind of quiet right now and I can tell that she is nervous. Kinuha ko 'yung isa niyang kamay at hinawakan ito.

"Hey baby. You'll be fine..." sabi ko sa kanya tapos gumanti lang siya ng ngiti

"Don't be nervous, hija. Isipin mo na lang na normal lang na vaccine 'yun. You don't have to be scared. You have us here...." sabi naman ni Mommy sa kanya

"Thanks po, Tita. It's just kind of nerve-wrecking lang po talaga..." sabi niya at boarding na kami





After 18 hours and 35 minutes, we finally landed to Moscow. The whole flight mostly tulog lang si Rafi at nagigising lang siya kapag iihi siya or nagugutom. I had sushi and then salad back there sa plane but I'm still hungry so we might go somewhere to eat. There are chains of restaurants naman malapit sa hotel namin kaya it won't be a hassle anymore.



"I'm nervous..." bulong sa akin ni Rafi so I kissed her forehead right away


"Don't be, baby. You will be fine..." sabi ko para naman mabawasan 'yung kaba niya




Nasa hotel na kami ngayon and it's almost time for dinner and we are cravung for some Russian cuisines such as Varenniki which is a dumpling with cheese, mashed potatoes, cabbage, and fruits such as cherry or plump. Also, Chicken Kiev which is chicken breast rolled around butter with grated cheese and herbs. Mom is having Sirniki which is made of cottage cheese and Rafi wants Salad Olivier. As for the drinks, I'm having Sbiten, it is a hot beverage that Russians drink on winter time. Rafi wants some Mors which is a sweetened berry juice mixed with water while Mom is having Kvass, their own version of coca-cola here. I also ordered Beef Stroganoff and Holodets. Russian cuisines are good but of course, nothing compares to the Filipino dishes.

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9/14/20
9:15 AM

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