Puzzle 8

Russian Nobel peace laureate, ended the Cold War

Spiritual belief in posthumous existence

Sporting months of inactivity

Beijing's Gate of Heavenly Peace

Unforeseen or unplanned events

Luxurious top-floor apartment

Hospital transportation

Aka marigold, yellow/orange flower used in tea

Outermost region of the atmosphere

Formed a famous songwriting team with Hal David

Container for writing fluid

Shiitake and Portobello are edible types of __