around town

Though there are lots of things I could post about, I really just feel like putting up some pictures I've taken all over. But this afternoon we're going to a waterfall, so there should be some good pictures of that to come soon. As well as some other good outings. For now, just an assortment.

Russian Orthodox church about a block away:
Soviet-era apartment blocks on the edge of town:
Swimming pools for sale at the bazaar:
candid Carrie:
We live on the street of Tolstoy (Tolstovo). I love this little house a block away:
I saw this globe thing on top of a building. Unfortunately it takes two pictures to get all the way around it:

"THE WORLD IS AT..."
"...MY LEGS." There is only one word in Russian that means both feet and legs. Oh dear...

The White House, up close:
a little farther out:
It is on Lenin Street. Across the street is a sort of open park/square area, with a statue of [comrade] Lenin facing it:
Lenin's view: