Friday, September 28, 2012

Miscellaneous Pictures and Russia Observations

Here's a few pictures - one of us in front of the chapel where we attended church Sunday. A few more of our river cruise on the Volga out of Samara. The other couple is our mission president and his wife.  Great people.  I'm talking with Elder Wing, a retired judge from Arizona and a very humble Elder. Some pictures of stuff along the river - the boat in front of the smokestacks is one like the one we were on.

Our couples conference was fun - I have to admit I was antsy to get going to Saratov so the socializing wasn't as exciting as I suspect it will be next time! Great senior couples and we got a nice presentation from President Sartori reviewing information from a seminar he had just attended. 






Generally our impressions of Russia have been more colorful than suspected.  I had this view of Russia as a dreary place and it's really beautiful.  No surprise there, I suppose. Very consumer orienteed - at least the younger people.  Plenty of "stuff" to buy - lots of cars, advertising, etc. Some of the older buildings are beautiful with wonderful woodworking around the windows, etc.  Most not in very good condition.  Many tall apartment buildings which don't look great from the outside but very nice inside. 

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