The Mall

I have been back in Chita for a week, even though it already seems much longer than that. There is one mall, "Maxi" in Chita. It is small but feels more like America than any other place in Chita. I don't think I've ever bought anything besides food at the mall because it's way over-priced but sometimes Lucya and I like to go and walk around for a bit. For probably almost a year there was a sign in the food court that there was something like McDonald's coming. The words "Coming Soon" were on the sign and it became a joke because nothing ever came. Well over the summer "Master Burger" finally arrived! Now, only being gone from the states for a week I'm not missing American food yet. And I highly doubt that I'll be visiting "Master Burger" all that often. However, a few days ago Lucya, Anton and I decided to try it out. I didn't think it was quite like McDonald's but pretty close. Just a reminder that some parts of Chita are becoming more westernized while other parts still remain very poor and "non-western."

Of course I just really loved hanging out with Lucya and Antosha (Anton). I just love this little guy so much!

 

 

 

 

"Master Burger"

 

The mall has a Baskin Robbins (and a Subway too). These are pretty much the only fast food places in Chita. I don't think I've ever actually had Baskin Robbins in the states so I was surprised it was here.

 

 

These pics were too cute not to include. Anton just hanging out at home.