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Hey there, Here we are in LA. Today Olia's left us for SF having stayed with us for 3 days, which were really full of surprises probably typical of LA. First, we attended 'IRIS' show, which is Cirque De Soleil based in LA. It was fantastic and full of computer animation in the background of the stage. The building was the famous 'Kodak' theatre on Sunset blvd. Second, was Venice beach - full of marijuana shops, skateboarders and hippies. Third was an amazing 'Hollywood' sign on the hill where we took some pics of the surrounding area. Hugs and love to all of you...

Hey there, It was foggy and windy in SF but I decided to take a climb to the Summit (3,1 miles only)at San Bruno Park. It was really gorgeous out there. But the wind sometimes blocked my voice with comments. I hope you'll feel the atmosphere on the top of the summit and the mighty view of the Pacific with waves... We also drove to a small city of Burlingame mear Sf and found a nice and cosy Russian Orthodox Church there. It was a pleasure...

Hey there, Today we've been to Stanford University, 30 min drive from Olia's place down USA 101S. Well, I've already been there some time ago, but this time was absolutely different as we parked a car just on the parking lot in front of the campus. It's breathtaking and grand at the same time. Ss and other people mostly drive bycicles and the whole place gives the atmosphere or classic science and scholarship. It was nice to walk around the place and take some pics. The place was founded in 1891. Really old and grand...

Hey there, I've just got back from Indianapolis where I stayed for 5 days with my dear cousin Dima, his dad Michael, his wife Lena and her son Vanya and Miymsya, the cat. I was really happy to see all of them and the house itself as I really feel attached to this house and a beautiful neighbourhood in Fishers, Indianapolis.I have been there several times before. The last time was in 2007. The house has become more beautiful and the garden/surroundibgs have become much better now. We spent exciting moments riding a horse Lalla at Nancy's (Dima's friend)house. The big pig who is her pet has peeed all over the carpet in the dining room after he came in it and saw us looking at him. Awful...to say the least. But Nancy's horses and lamas are so cute. Have a look. I also drove Dima's convertable Cooper Car. It was a pity not to stay for Dima's birthday party on Friday but I wish him and Lena all the very best things in life! Love and hugs...

Hey there, here I am at Dima's house in Indianapolis, Indiana. I arrived yesterday with a stopover in Denver. So the flight from SF to Denver took me 2 hours and from Denver to Indianapolis - almost the same. Dima's and fis Dad Michael from Orel met me at the airport and we had a nice talk in the evening. Today we went to Nancy, a wealthy painter, Dima's friend, who showed us her beautiful house and allowed me to ride a Hourse, but only in a stable. the Hourse is young and may be unpredictable...We really had fun The feeling of sitting on the Hourse back is incomparable, I loved it...Have a look at some pics... http://db.tt/gjAgoncB http://db.tt/UCdcV7au http://db.tt/wH7UCdyF Love and hugs...

Hey there, this my first post after arrival to LA and then to SF on April 28. Already a week's passed since then but so many things happened. First of all, Slava had his surgery on May 3 and it lasted for almost 11 hours - since 8am till 5:30pm. The day was split into two big parts - from morning till 1pm, then till the end. The poor Slava had to undergo a complete removal of all the remains of few old teeth with cleaning up the infection from the holes and it was done without his sleeping as he's allergic to many kinds of medication. The second half was done with local anaesthesia and his new teeth were put in their places. By the end of the day he was totally exhausted but managed to smile posing for a photo with his doctor Young who you can see in the photo. The doctor is absolutely wonderful and they (with his assistants) did a great job. Of course, only time will prove that this job is really good but so far everything is OK. Hopefully it'll be so later on as well. Mea...

Hey there, It has been a very busy and really hard time recently as our flight to LA and then to SF is beginning tomorrow. Before that I've been examining in many places in Moscow and even in Ufa (one day - 14 April)but more seriously, I got cold or a kind of virus and still have a soar throat. It gives me discomfort as I didn't cancell any exam. We usually have to do it well in advance but not immediately before the day.The Easter Holiday was very memorable as the Day was sunny and bright. God bless us all!!! As you know,we're flying to the US to take care of Slava's teeth and he'll undertake a dental surgery in SF. I do ask you,let's keep our fingers crossed for him especially on May 3. Love and hugs to all of you...

Hey there, It's a really busy time now as before flying to LA I need to get some urgent things done. The last accomplishment was "2012-04-11 Встреча с победителями конкурсов ФОИ" The link to the Picasa slide show is here so you can have a look. The pics were taken by a professional photographer so the quality is good. Love and hugs to all of you

Hey there, I've just got back from Kupavna, a small place around Moscow where I spent 5 days working in the seminar on EFA, organized by BC Moscow. It was really a good event as there were 13 of us from all over Russia - Siberia, Urals, Moscow, SPb, Vologda, Samara etc. We worked from 10 till 19:00, but in the evening we went bowling and swam in the morning (7:30-8:30). So it was a really interesting and healthy time spending. I won't say for sure that I'll be the best team member as they are more experienced in these things than me, but I'll try my best. Generally, I feel refreshed and full of energy. The hotel was comfortable and designed for corporate events. Have a look at some shots - our leader's name is Rod Bolitho, he's a really highly professional linguist and his wife is Russian .

Hi from Belgorod. We are staying at the Holet Belgorod, just in the center of the town. The weather is good and sunny , better than in Moscow. Tomorrow we are going to see another play at the theatre. Yesterday saw "Last summer in Chulimsk" by Vampilov and really enjoyed it. love and hugs to you... Alya's family are very nice and delightful. have a look...

Hey there, Posting this blog just to say that we're OK. Although it's still a lot of snow in Moscow and outside, the days have become longer and sunnier. We've had Stepka and the family today and gave hip a striped t-shirt and a helmet. He was happy and I made some picks. Have a look. Next week we're going to Belgorod by train to greet Alia, Slava's sister, on her 60th anniversary. We already prepared some presents for 2 boys (Kostya and Alexandr) who are Slava's nephews. Hugs and love to you...