Note Cafe Bylina, our traditional meeting place, right by the end of the bridge, on the left (Rzhev) side of the river. "Bylina" means "Legend" but the locals call this cafe Shayba ("hockey pluck") because of its round shape. 

From Bylina to Dubrovki:

Go down to the river and walk for 1.5 hours, and you'll find yourself in the vicinity of Dubrovki.  Contact me about getting there by car/boat.

Bylina ("Legend") aka Shayba ("Hockey pluck") cafe right by the west side of the bridge. This cafe is a convenient place to meet in the city.	Asya, our favourite bartender and everything else. Of vodkas I presently recommend Mirovaya Lux which is usually available at Shayba.
	A "proper" restaurant, with waitresses, coat-checks, toilet paper etc. has just opened up. The "Entry in clean footwear" sign leaves no doubt that this is the best restaurant in town.

Are you staying with me at my dacha? I may cook but be aware that my style is somewhat different from the meat-and-potatoes norm. Some examples:

 
September 19, 2005

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Staritsa

Vodka, beer, moonshine, fruit wine..

It would not be Russian countryside without booze. Be assured that Staritsa is well supplied to support even the most serious exploration of the true depth of  Russian drinking. Recommended drinks will be added here soon. In November and December we treat the guest of our dacha to plum moonshine of our own making. On rainy days our horse riding guests are treated to mulled wine of my own making as a form of compensation.