Greetings to all of our Prayer Warriors - those praying for Caryl Lynne on her adoption trip and those praying for me on this mission extension. On Thursday I left Tyumen at 5 am and Caryl left at 8 am. She should be cooling her heels at the hotel in Moscow and she flies out today (Friday) for home. I arrived in St. Petersburg at 6 am Thursday (2 hour time difference from Tyumen). I was met and brought to the Pulkova Hotel on the south side of the city. My arrangements were very confusing due to
Not many hotel rooms available. I was subject to changing hotels every day but fortunately one of my Rotary friends found me a room so today I move from the Pulkova to the Rossiya where I should stay until I leave next Wednesday. Yesterday was basically a wasted day since I could not get into my room until noon but, the Lord took over and all was well. My host and hostess, Dick and Lynn Mathie (Campus Crusade) met me and we did some planning. Right now they are heavily involved with the group "Care Lift". Hundreds of folks from the states touring orphanages, rehab centers and other type camps and homes. A very interesting mission. Last night I did get to go to Rotary and was honored by being part of the annual officer installation celebration. Thanks to the Mathie's I had the extremely professional and lovely Lada as my interpreter. So far, my sights of St. Petersburg are from cab windows BUT the place is beautiful. I can't wait until tomorrow to hit the sidewalks. Y'all will have to wait for pictures to see what I mean about "Beautiful". There must be more ornate palaces and cathedrals then in any other European city! Today, after I get moved to the Rossiya, I will spend time planning with Dick
and Lynn. Then this evening, the team from Global Resources and Campus
Crusade are sponsoring a travelling Christian illusionist. Don't know my role yet,
but I will be there. |
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