I am always amazed at the things we find as we walk around in the downtown area. I had no idea that Century 21 was here in Russia!
Showing posts with label new places. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new places. Show all posts
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Botanical Garden
Saturday, October 20,2007
wedding cars at the front gate!
view from our seat!
Tom noticed the etching on the side of the monument right away!
monument of Ivan Kusenko
a professor of the agricultural institute
map of the grounds
men are still working on the fence and the path
sign at the back entrance
it says Botanical Garden
it was created in 1959
by Ivan Kusenko
Walking in the park with Tom is one of the month relaxing things I have done in a long time. We had errands to run today…one of them was to photograph the entrance to the Botanical Garden.
The garden is still under construction. Many of the paths are still being laid. Painted bricks in various designs line the paths that have already been completed. There were many young families out today with strollers, kids riding bikes, teens sitting on benches reading, grandparents out with their grandchildren and Tom and I taking it all in! We found a park bench to be a nice place to catch up with one another and just chill for a bit.
We both decided we were definitely going back there. It has the feel of the botanical garden that we used to visit as a young family when we lived in Pasadena, California. One of my favorite photos of Nathan as a little boy was taken at Huntington Memorial Gardens there in Pasadena. When working as a nanny I would take Nathan and Kelsey over to the park when nap time was over. Tom, Nathan and I would walk there on Sundays from the campus of Fuller Seminary.
We hope that you enjoy the photos as much as we enjoyed being there!
wedding cars at the front gate!
view from our seat!
Tom noticed the etching on the side of the monument right away!
monument of Ivan Kusenko
a professor of the agricultural institute
map of the grounds
men are still working on the fence and the path
sign at the back entrance
it says Botanical Garden
it was created in 1959
by Ivan Kusenko
Walking in the park with Tom is one of the month relaxing things I have done in a long time. We had errands to run today…one of them was to photograph the entrance to the Botanical Garden.
The garden is still under construction. Many of the paths are still being laid. Painted bricks in various designs line the paths that have already been completed. There were many young families out today with strollers, kids riding bikes, teens sitting on benches reading, grandparents out with their grandchildren and Tom and I taking it all in! We found a park bench to be a nice place to catch up with one another and just chill for a bit.
We both decided we were definitely going back there. It has the feel of the botanical garden that we used to visit as a young family when we lived in Pasadena, California. One of my favorite photos of Nathan as a little boy was taken at Huntington Memorial Gardens there in Pasadena. When working as a nanny I would take Nathan and Kelsey over to the park when nap time was over. Tom, Nathan and I would walk there on Sundays from the campus of Fuller Seminary.
We hope that you enjoy the photos as much as we enjoyed being there!
Friday, October 05, 2007
mountains, caves and waterfalls
Friday, October 5, 2007
Spencer and I went with our fellow classmates from school on a field trip to the mountains. We had a great day, hiking, sight seeing, purchasing honey from the side of the road and taking lots of pictures...
waterfall
Spencer with Dima, one of our teachers
Alida with Arina, one of our teachers
river view
We left the school at 8 am and returned at 9pm. One of the highlights of the day was on the hike to the waterfalls. There was a Russian man who saw Spencer slip and fall on the rocks. He showed Spencer how to position his feet on the rocks to get better support. I thanked him for his advice and he said "we all walk together in one world".
How true!
Spencer and I went with our fellow classmates from school on a field trip to the mountains. We had a great day, hiking, sight seeing, purchasing honey from the side of the road and taking lots of pictures...
waterfall
Spencer with Dima, one of our teachers
Alida with Arina, one of our teachers
river view
We left the school at 8 am and returned at 9pm. One of the highlights of the day was on the hike to the waterfalls. There was a Russian man who saw Spencer slip and fall on the rocks. He showed Spencer how to position his feet on the rocks to get better support. I thanked him for his advice and he said "we all walk together in one world".
How true!
Friday, August 24, 2007
Friday's news!
Friday, August 24, 2007
Spencer and I started our day by running errands. We were able to successfully make our internet payment! Now, if I were able to everything in English I would have no fears or concerns... however when trying to do something like that in Russian, I get nervous that I won't say something right.
I was able to correctly ask if I could pay my bill at the UTK center in our region. The woman who helped us had to ask the other person if we could or not! I gave her our account number and she found us in the computer. Then she asked me how much I wanted to pay. It was a smooth and easy transaction.
After paying the bill, going to the post office to pick up a few packages, we headed over to Park Europe. It has an arcade that takes up most of the first floor where you can play a variety of games. The second floor has the movie theatre and the third floor has a restaurant and billiard room. There is a fourth floor, but, it is not open yet. There was also a bowling alley on what would be considered the basement level. Park Europe is located an easy walk from our building!
The movie theatre is currently showing The Simpson's and The Bourne Ultimatum. Spencer is planning to go to the movies after church on Sunday with Tobias.
A spa is also planned for Park Europe which will be a nice treat for the ladies in the area when it opens!
The decor inside is like old world Europe. The walls look like old homes and the entire center has a wonderful feel to it. Next time we go over there I will take my camera and try to get some shots that show off the beauty of the interior.
Spencer and I started our day by running errands. We were able to successfully make our internet payment! Now, if I were able to everything in English I would have no fears or concerns... however when trying to do something like that in Russian, I get nervous that I won't say something right.
I was able to correctly ask if I could pay my bill at the UTK center in our region. The woman who helped us had to ask the other person if we could or not! I gave her our account number and she found us in the computer. Then she asked me how much I wanted to pay. It was a smooth and easy transaction.
After paying the bill, going to the post office to pick up a few packages, we headed over to Park Europe. It has an arcade that takes up most of the first floor where you can play a variety of games. The second floor has the movie theatre and the third floor has a restaurant and billiard room. There is a fourth floor, but, it is not open yet. There was also a bowling alley on what would be considered the basement level. Park Europe is located an easy walk from our building!
The movie theatre is currently showing The Simpson's and The Bourne Ultimatum. Spencer is planning to go to the movies after church on Sunday with Tobias.
A spa is also planned for Park Europe which will be a nice treat for the ladies in the area when it opens!
The decor inside is like old world Europe. The walls look like old homes and the entire center has a wonderful feel to it. Next time we go over there I will take my camera and try to get some shots that show off the beauty of the interior.
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