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Saturday Oct. 1


I'm going to have to look it up online so I can hear it again. Then the senior students became staff for the Learning Centers and also the Russian classes and we, the staff, enjoyed some fun in the rally hall. Most of the students come bearing gifts, flowers and/or cards of appreciation- often made by them. It is a huge celebration here, and I think I should carry it back to Canada.
After the students were gone, at 12:15 today, the staff enjoyed a beautiful meal and then we new members were subjected to some fun initiation.

Most of the speaking was done in Russian, so I was at a loss most of the time, but it was lots of fun. The School also presented each lady with a Pashmina shawl and the men with a tie. It was a wonderful day and I felt very honoured and appreciated, especially since these kids haven't known me that long. My gifts included a huge, and I mean HUGE, box of Raffaello candy, several boxes of chocolates, a Russian tea set (2 cups and saucers), a couple of containers of tea, a wooden necklace and 2 pr. earrings to match, a sleepwear set, and even a bottle of champagne.

I think we're planning to tour the Kremlin tomorrow if the weather cooperates, so I'll have more to tell you on that later.
Saturday
We went to the Kremlin and here are some shots from today. Unfortunately, there is no photographing allowed inside the cathedrals so you'll have to just believe me when I say they're incredible. All the walls are covered with art work and iconistasis...ALL, and the ceilings too. i saw one picture from the 15th century that was called "The 40 Martyrs" and it depicted people being killed and there was a host of angels overhead carrying crowns to them. The crowns were not painted but were actually shaped pieces of metal. If I had had a pen I could have written down the title for you to see but maybe I'll try to find it online.
Right now we're off to a friends house to eat some more of the fabulous food from yesterday and since our internet wire seems to no longer work we're hoping to use their wifi. If so, you will see this posted...hopefully.

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