November 2

American University of Central Asia has cancelled all classes. That means a long weekend for me.

So, a big protest in front of the Kyrgyz "White House" is expected today at the main square. Our university is located right next to this exciting place.

We were paid in cash one day early. They usually transfer money into accounts. We went to the comptroller's office and although our salaries were all supposed to be unknown to others, now everyone knows who makes how much money.

I think things will be okay, but actually, who knows, right?

Here's a link to a webcam on the main square:
http://217.29.21.10/view/index.shtml

Also, this photographer-blogger whose blog I love always takes interesting pictures:
http://morrire.livejournal.com

On October 31 we went shopping to wholesale markets to buy big sacks of staples. We then went to Beta Stores supermarket. There were quite a few people who were stocking up everywhere we went. The streets were full of cars. There was a fog in the city. I thought it strange for our arrid climate.

Also, they say the government has procured some kind of gas from Israel to use against rowdy demonstrators that causes vomitting and diarrhea.

There are also a huge number of rumors of this and that and the other. I'd rather not completely panic just yet.

Well, I'll keep this blog updates.

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