Playgrounds and Hairdos

On Thurday, we had the opportunity to hang out once again with many children at the orphanage. When we come to visit, it's not only to see Vala, but everyone else as well.

John and I were challenged to a game of football (soccer) on their small playing field. My teammate and I were at a serious disadvantage. First, John played soccer as a kid and Vala, his teammate, is obviously very experienced and shows no mercy. Second, I've not played at all except maybe in P.E. in Elementary, and my teammate, who is much less competative, was wearing 3 inch high heels! Thankfully we were saved from major embarrasement when two young men (probably 8 years old) came in on the game and helped us out! Thanks guys!

Here is a photo of John and some of the kids looking at photo albums outside. It was a beautiful day! NOTICE John's Russian to English dictionary sticking out of his back pocket??!!??









The children have chores everyday to teach them the ethics of hard work. Here are two youngsters raking up leaves. Everyone uses the old style twig hand-made brooms. They are very effective!










While we were resting on the benches, watching the boys play soccer, one of the older gals got a hold of my hair and french braided it - pretty nice, huh! She did a really good job!









Hope you enjoy following along as much as I enjoy writing it! Jenn