I'm looking very forward to this trip report. I had the pleasure of spending 8 days in Minsk and the surrounding countryside back in 2010. It was during this trip that I discovered I really enjoyed seeing the world and developed this intense desire to travel as much as possible.
One amusing note, fellow government employee.. This year while I was renewing my security clearance I had to list all the international travel I'd done in the last 10 years. I don't think my 4 trips to SE Asia in 16 months will raise any eyebrows, but I'm still waiting for the phone call to explain the one trip to Belarus...
Looking forward to the rest,
Eric