I must take you back to Sunday, our first day in Russia. After being awake for the very long trip - 10 hours on a plane and 5 hours in the car - we checked into the hotel for a shower and a long needed sleep. Annie was first in the shower. She said the shower was very hot and relaxing. However, by the time it was my turn, there was only warm water remaining. So I chalked it up to Annie using all the hot water, a phenomenon that was not new to me. However, the next day only warm showers for both of us. And so it continued for the next three days, the routine would be, turn the hot water on full and take your “warm” shower. I resolved that our hotel or maybe even this entire region of Russia, only believed in warm showers. So when I awoke this Thursday morning I was expecting the same. To my delight, the hot showers have returned! It’s the little things in life that help you truly appreciate how blessed you are.