We arrived safely in Russia and have hit the road running, so to speak. The first day was spent in meetings with teachers and then the admin team. We are endeavoring to explain the concepts of online school to them, they are eager to grap the concept, but it is, after all, outside the box.
The school is located in Moscow and is quite a nice facility. Russian law dictates that all schools must provide both breakfast and lunch to students and staff..so we are well taken care of. The student population gets 2 hot meals per day, in keeping with a nutrition chart. It would be an interesting endeavor in Canada to implement.
We are exhausted, though. Marina has had trouble sleeping and adapting to the new time. She is amazed at the Russia she sees...we went into some Moscow kiosks near the metro...very dirty...yet we were in a new mall and it was like any mall in Canada....with differences in the food court of course.
Friday is Victory Day so everything will be closed to mark the victory of Nazism. There will be a big parade which we will try to see...Friday night we will take the train to St. Petersburg.
No word from Stephanie on how they are doing in Mexico...although we did get an email from Mr. Smith saying all is well. Please pray for Steph...and pray for strength for us. See you soon!
PS: We are staying in the missionary apartment with Julie and 2 girls from South Africa. Here is a shot in their kitchen.
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