First let me start by saying I have a new favorite word in russian: веснушки (veznooshki). Guess what it means... freckles!!! It comes from the word for Spring, весна (vesna). How cute is that?
Now, to the fun stuff. This weekend we went to the lake! Even the drive was fun, two vans packed full of kids riding down a bumpy road. Oh, and with a broken speedometer. The lake we came to was very clean, a little chilly, and mostly secluded. Something I found funny--the boys all swim in their underwear. I guess now that I think about it, bathing suits aren't really that necessary. Anyway, we were there for an hour or so, splashing away and having a good time. It was really nice to see everyone (adults and volunteers included) just acting like kids. Everyone in Kiteh is very busy in preparation for the games and has been working a lot, so it was great to see them totally stress-free, if only for a little while. Please enjoy the photos. (Photo credit goes to Irina and Alen, thanks guys!)
Me and Irina, another volunteer, show off our green.
Gorsha and Nellie rock the matching towels.
Now, to the fun stuff. This weekend we went to the lake! Even the drive was fun, two vans packed full of kids riding down a bumpy road. Oh, and with a broken speedometer. The lake we came to was very clean, a little chilly, and mostly secluded. Something I found funny--the boys all swim in their underwear. I guess now that I think about it, bathing suits aren't really that necessary. Anyway, we were there for an hour or so, splashing away and having a good time. It was really nice to see everyone (adults and volunteers included) just acting like kids. Everyone in Kiteh is very busy in preparation for the games and has been working a lot, so it was great to see them totally stress-free, if only for a little while. Please enjoy the photos. (Photo credit goes to Irina and Alen, thanks guys!)
Two photos of our intense splashing wars.
Model shots!
Me and Irina, another volunteer, show off our green.
Gorsha and Nellie rock the matching towels.
Kolya getting some sweet air.
In front of the lake (and repping Walton Film Club!)
Our beautiful group!
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