Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaSaturday, February 27, 2010
Alternate title for this blog entry: The day the milk died
Shopping in UB, as I have mentioned before, can be a challenge. If you find something you like or might need, get it now--you may not find it again for a month.
When we first arrived in UB, I always bought the long-life Russian milk in the yellow cartons. Now, that milk is a thing of the past. Can't find it anywhere. In the meantime, Frank discovered this Polish brand and became an instant fan because it's available in 0.5% and 1.5%--which no other milk, domestic or foreign, is. But the Polish milk was not available for a month or so. Then, about three weeks ago, it started showing up EVERYWHERE. Frank rejoiced--but too soon. Every carton, in every store, expires on March 17, 2010.
I guess in two more weeks we'll have to find another brand.
