We had a GREAT time at the Chekalin's dacha this weekend. It was great to get away from the hustle and bustle of Moscow and be out in the quiet countryside of Russia. It was the first experience for the kids to be without running water and indoor plumbing. They enjoyed looking through the gardens, playing in the fields, and sitting by the fire playing games. It was pretty cool and very windy while we were there. After returning home, we were able to go to our neighbor's apartment for a late lunch. We continue to try to develop a close relationship with them. Please continue to pray for Slava, Lena, Karina, and Gleb. Now for a short explanation of the above pictures from our trip to the dacha:
1) Ella after a long, but fun trip to the dacha!
2) Our group in front of a monastery that was started for widows of soldiers who died in battle in 1812 against France.
3) The Chekalin Family who hosted us: - Andre, Misha, Lena, Anna, Misha, and Olga - Please pray for this family. They lead the Good News Baptist Church in Moscow. Many of you have met Misha, Lena, and Olga in America.
4) We came home to Moscow on this electric train with Ella's nanny, Olga. It was Ella's first train experience.
5)Orthodox Church on the monastery grounds.
6) Memorial for the battle at this spot between Russia and France in 1812.
7 & 8 ) The kids had a great time climbing and rolling down the hills around the monument.
9) The dacha we stayed at.
10) There were beautiful flowers around the dacha. These were some of the prettiest.
11 & 12) Kellan and Ella both loved picking apples and pears from the trees and eating them.
13) We are helping salvage some second hand plywood for them to use in building a banya!
14) Close up of the dacha.
15) Picking pears to eat.
16 & 17) Russian soup and salad they preapred for us to eat.
18) The outdoor sink for washing hands.
19) A walk through the garden.
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