Monday, April 23, 2012

Adventures in exploring

Today and yesterday were gorgeous days with blue skies, plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures.  I decided after church to walk around the city center before heading back home.  In the past two weeks we have seen most of the main part of the city center, so yesterday(Sunday) and today I decided to explore the side streets around the city.  So I set my pace to a stroll (as people only walk fast if they are in a hurry to get somewhere) and started walking.  Sunday I explored more of the streets around one of the tram stops we use and like many streets the buildings contained apartments, stores and restaurants.  The main city square is filled with people walking, biking and roller blading.  There are even pony rides and hot wheel cars for kids to ride.  I saw a wedding party in the square.  When people get married they walk around from statue to statue and take photos.


The city center with the government building in the background


Wedding party in the center square.  It is the third one we have seen.


The orthodox church.  I also use this as a landmark reference for figuring out where I am in the city.

Small amusement type park with rides for children.

View of the street I live on



Today's adventure took me toward the Kama (river) and the area around there.  Slowly I am beginning to recognize streets by landmarks and slowly gaining a since of direction.

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