more well wishes coming in on the cell phone! 

a gentleman 

tender moments 

kissing on the kissing bridge! 

secrets 

twirling 

Kuban River (pronounced Koo-bahn) 

dancing on the bridge 

Dima on his cell phone! 

guys dancing in traditional style! 

first accordian player we encountered 

the children would not leave until they were given some money.  

all the girls! 

prayers of blessing 

unity candle 

rings from the heart 

watching the wedding 

monument near eternal flame 

Russian track star! 

posing with the athletes 

some girls just don't want to pose! 

Olympic athlete telling about their team victory! 

ring around the rosie! 

collecting the wedding rings for the blessing ceremony 

I'm ready!