Friday, September 21, 2012

More From Samara

Just got back from another hike - went to the "walking street" - a section of street with no traffic and benches and lots of shops.  Found a new power cord for our computer.  70 rubles - which is about $2.  Mom left her charger for her cell phone at the MTC - we left at 5 a.m. so glad that's all we forgot!  That was 990 rubles which is about $30.  So, prices are not too bad. The AP's took us shopping and then we got to walk home by ourselves!  Our first walk alone.  I love it!  Can't wait to get to Saratov and get working.

Last night the Samara Symphony turned out to be an ensemble playing at the symphony hall.  The ensemble consisted of a cello, violin, piano and accordion!  The accordion did not have a keyboard on one side like I'm used to - it had buttons, lots of buttons - on both sides.  Interesting concert.

Tomorrow we are going to the open air market.  Everyone raves about the veggies and fruit so we'll pick some up.  Tuesday and Wednesday are our couples conference and then Thursday we are off to Saratov.  Tomorrow, 9/22, is the 20th anniversary of the organizing of the first branch in Samara.  No one has mentioned that - I just noticed by reading some literature given to us.  20 October is the 20 anniversary of the first branch in Saratov.  Maybe we'll celebrate with the institute students!

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