The first point is scored for Jon's team.jpg
The first point is scored for Jon's team.jpg 2008-11-19

Coach Williams.jpg
Coach Williams.jpg 2008-11-19

getting ready for the first play.jpg
getting ready for the first play.jpg 2008-11-19

Jerry & Anton.jpg
Jerry & Anton.jpg 2008-11-19

Jerry's first lesson.jpg
Jerry's first lesson.jpg 2008-11-19

Jon tries to explain.jpg
Jon tries to explain.jpg 2008-11-19

Lesson on throwing the ball.jpg
Lesson on throwing the ball.jpg 2008-11-19

More lessons.jpg
More lessons.jpg 2008-11-19

More players.jpg
More players.jpg 2008-11-19

Sergey with a question.jpg
Sergey with a question.jpg 2008-11-19

teams are chosen.jpg
teams are chosen.jpg 2008-11-19

The ball is passed off for a great run.jpg
The ball is passed off for a great run.jpg 2008-11-19

the ball swaps teams.jpg
the ball swaps teams.jpg 2008-11-19

The first and only snap.jpg
The first and only snap.jpg 2008-11-19

Yana's English class.jpg
Yana's English class.jpg 2008-11-18

Check out the one boy!.jpg
Check out the one boy!.jpg 2008-11-18

Very sweet girls.jpg
Very sweet girls.jpg 2008-11-18

UA used the fibers from flax, not cotton and these were the combs to pull the flax..jpg
UA used the fibers from flax, not cotton and these were the combs to pull the flax..jpg 2008-11-17

diesel engine repair class.jpg
diesel engine repair class.jpg 2008-11-17

dough bowl hewn out of a log.jpg
dough bowl hewn out of a log.jpg 2008-11-17

examples of handmade pottery.jpg
examples of handmade pottery.jpg 2008-11-17

iron, hot coal were placed inside.jpg
iron, hot coal were placed inside.jpg 2008-11-17

many garmets were on display and all handmade.jpg
many garmets were on display and all handmade.jpg 2008-11-17

More history students. It is common for people not to smile in photographs..jpg
More history students. It is common for people not to smile in photographs..jpg 2008-11-17

spinnging wheel was much like those in America.jpg
spinnging wheel was much like those in America.jpg 2008-11-17

Students in a history class.jpg
Students in a history class.jpg 2008-11-17

students work on engines in a classroom.jpg
students work on engines in a classroom.jpg 2008-11-17

the embrodiory work was beautiful.jpg
the embrodiory work was beautiful.jpg 2008-11-17

the pottery designs were wonderful.jpg
the pottery designs were wonderful.jpg 2008-11-17

the stitching is by hand and the designs are originals.jpg
the stitching is by hand and the designs are originals.jpg 2008-11-17

their version of crossstitch.jpg
their version of crossstitch.jpg 2008-11-17

these are still found in homes and are traditional bread cloths.jpg
these are still found in homes and are traditional bread cloths.jpg 2008-11-17

This is the teacher that developed and maintains the museum and she is demonstating how drains were milled at homes..jpg
This is the teacher that developed and maintains the museum and she is demonstating how drains were milled at homes..jpg 2008-11-17

typical oven that would be found in early homes.jpg
typical oven that would be found in early homes.jpg 2008-11-17

UA is well known for a traditional art called pysynkay eggs, the real ones are decorated and eaten after a few days..jpg
UA is well known for a traditional art called pysynkay eggs, the real ones are decorated and eaten after a few days..jpg 2008-11-17

UA scrub boards, the clothes were wrapped around the board.jpg
UA scrub boards, the clothes were wrapped around the board.jpg 2008-11-17

who has the ball.jpg
who has the ball.jpg 2008-11-14

about to kick.jpg
about to kick.jpg 2008-11-14

all action.jpg
all action.jpg 2008-11-14

Anton passes.jpg
Anton passes.jpg 2008-11-14

Anton plays the goal.jpg
Anton plays the goal.jpg 2008-11-14

Anton scored!.jpg
Anton scored!.jpg 2008-11-14

Anton steals it!.jpg
Anton steals it!.jpg 2008-11-14

asking the American kid questions.jpg
asking the American kid questions.jpg 2008-11-14

awesome kick.jpg
awesome kick.jpg 2008-11-14

backed into a corner.jpg
backed into a corner.jpg 2008-11-14

battle for possession.jpg
battle for possession.jpg 2008-11-14

big brother shows up.jpg
big brother shows up.jpg 2008-11-14

catch up dad!.jpg
catch up dad!.jpg 2008-11-14

caught on the wall.jpg
caught on the wall.jpg 2008-11-14

clash or crash.jpg
clash or crash.jpg 2008-11-14

Come on Sergey.jpg
Come on Sergey.jpg 2008-11-14

game delay.jpg
game delay.jpg 2008-11-14

game on.jpg
game on.jpg 2008-11-14

get it Jon!.jpg
get it Jon!.jpg 2008-11-14

go boys!.jpg
go boys!.jpg 2008-11-14

Go Jon!.jpg
Go Jon!.jpg 2008-11-14

goalee action.jpg
goalee action.jpg 2008-11-14

going for the ball.jpg
going for the ball.jpg 2008-11-14

good luck Jerry.jpg
good luck Jerry.jpg 2008-11-14

good save.jpg
good save.jpg 2008-11-14

great catch.jpg
great catch.jpg 2008-11-14

great goalee.jpg
great goalee.jpg 2008-11-14

head shot.jpg
head shot.jpg 2008-11-14

headed down field.jpg
headed down field.jpg 2008-11-14

here comes a steal play.jpg
here comes a steal play.jpg 2008-11-14

here comes trouble.jpg
here comes trouble.jpg 2008-11-14

here I come!.jpg
here I come!.jpg 2008-11-14

here they come.jpg
here they come.jpg 2008-11-14

Here they come!.jpg
Here they come!.jpg 2008-11-14

He's gonna shoot.jpg
He's gonna shoot.jpg 2008-11-14

hurry get the ball!.jpg
hurry get the ball!.jpg 2008-11-14

I think this is called blocking!.jpg
I think this is called blocking!.jpg 2008-11-14

Is this leagal.jpg
Is this leagal.jpg 2008-11-14

Jake is beating his dad.jpg
Jake is beating his dad.jpg 2008-11-14

Jon and some new friends.jpg
Jon and some new friends.jpg 2008-11-14

Jon blocks.jpg
Jon blocks.jpg 2008-11-14

Jon gets a kick in.jpg
Jon gets a kick in.jpg 2008-11-14

Jon goes in for the steal.jpg
Jon goes in for the steal.jpg 2008-11-14

Jon on the move.jpg
Jon on the move.jpg 2008-11-14

Jon passes off.jpg
Jon passes off.jpg 2008-11-14

Jon set to steal.jpg
Jon set to steal.jpg 2008-11-14

Jon wishes he could play American football!.jpg
Jon wishes he could play American football!.jpg 2008-11-14

Jon's friend Anton.jpg
Jon's friend Anton.jpg 2008-11-14

Jon's getting the hang of it.jpg
Jon's getting the hang of it.jpg 2008-11-14

Look out Jon!.jpg
Look out Jon!.jpg 2008-11-14

more questions.jpg
more questions.jpg 2008-11-14

open over here.jpg
open over here.jpg 2008-11-14

pass down field.jpg
pass down field.jpg 2008-11-14

RUN!.jpg
RUN!.jpg 2008-11-14

save!.jpg
save!.jpg 2008-11-14

SCORE!.jpg
SCORE!.jpg 2008-11-14

scored, right through the hole!.jpg
scored, right through the hole!.jpg 2008-11-14

Sergey's computer slows him down.jpg
Sergey's computer slows him down.jpg 2008-11-14

somebody get it!.jpg
somebody get it!.jpg 2008-11-14

steal!.jpg
steal!.jpg 2008-11-14

super kick.jpg
super kick.jpg 2008-11-14

That's the way you score!.jpg
That's the way you score!.jpg 2008-11-14

took a shot to the leg.jpg
took a shot to the leg.jpg 2008-11-14

Watch out!.jpg
Watch out!.jpg 2008-11-14

where's the ball.jpg
where's the ball.jpg 2008-11-14

Who's tickling who.jpg
Who's tickling who.jpg 2008-11-12

Copy of outskirts of Ukraine 001.jpg
Copy of outskirts of Ukraine 001.jpg 2008-11-12

goofy guys.jpg
goofy guys.jpg 2008-11-12

Moma and the boys.jpg
Moma and the boys.jpg 2008-11-12

My handsome boys.jpg
My handsome boys.jpg 2008-11-12

The whole clan.jpg
The whole clan.jpg 2008-11-12

The Williams.jpg
The Williams.jpg 2008-11-12

Think they look alike.jpg
Think they look alike.jpg 2008-11-12

the final signing.jpg
the final signing.jpg 2008-11-05

Petya with teacher's help.jpg
Petya with teacher's help.jpg 2008-11-05

rough draft.jpg
rough draft.jpg 2008-11-05

yeah a DVD player.jpg
yeah a DVD player.jpg 2008-11-06

apartment to the left of us.jpg
apartment to the left of us.jpg 2008-11-10

apartment to the right of us.jpg
apartment to the right of us.jpg 2008-11-10

bedroom o' love.jpg
bedroom o' love.jpg 2008-11-06

check it out a sectional.jpg
check it out a sectional.jpg 2008-11-06

Copy of hmmmm.jpg
Copy of hmmmm.jpg 2008-11-06

He's really not asleep.jpg
He's really not asleep.jpg 2008-11-06

kitchen table.jpg
kitchen table.jpg 2008-11-06

main entrance.jpg
main entrance.jpg 2008-11-06

more like a goofy kind of love.jpg
more like a goofy kind of love.jpg 2008-11-06

more of the kitchen.jpg
more of the kitchen.jpg 2008-11-06

our address.jpg
our address.jpg 2008-11-10

stove, silly me asked where the eyes were.jpg
stove, silly me asked where the eyes were.jpg 2008-11-06

taking orders.jpg
taking orders.jpg 2008-11-06

The front door.jpg
The front door.jpg 2008-11-10

tub and washer.jpg
tub and washer.jpg 2008-11-06

UPO.jpg
UPO.jpg 2008-11-06

view out our kitchen window.jpg
view out our kitchen window.jpg 2008-11-10

We are the 4th floor up.jpg
We are the 4th floor up.jpg 2008-11-10

Whose goofy kid is this.jpg
Whose goofy kid is this.jpg 2008-11-06

What a pair.jpg
What a pair.jpg 2008-11-05

A prak to honor their WW2 veterans.jpg
A prak to honor their WW2 veterans.jpg 2008-11-05

absolutely beautiful.jpg
absolutely beautiful.jpg 2008-11-05

beautiful trees in the park.jpg
beautiful trees in the park.jpg 2008-11-05

boys in front of apartmnet buildings.jpg
boys in front of apartmnet buildings.jpg 2008-11-05

central statue.jpg
central statue.jpg 2008-11-05

Hey good lookins.jpg
Hey good lookins.jpg 2008-11-05

I love this pic of a little babushka.jpg
I love this pic of a little babushka.jpg 2008-11-05

Inspector's office building.jpg
Inspector's office building.jpg 2008-11-05

Jon got to sit in the big dump truck.jpg
Jon got to sit in the big dump truck.jpg 2008-11-05

Jon loved the tractors at the trade school.jpg
Jon loved the tractors at the trade school.jpg 2008-11-05

Jon noticed this.jpg
Jon noticed this.jpg 2008-11-05

Jon went balistic!.jpg
Jon went balistic!.jpg 2008-11-05

Keep in mind the temps are at freezing!.jpg
Keep in mind the temps are at freezing!.jpg 2008-11-05

Lenin.jpg
Lenin.jpg 2008-11-05

look at all of hte buds waiting to bloom.jpg
look at all of hte buds waiting to bloom.jpg 2008-11-05

look to the right and you can see some frost.jpg
look to the right and you can see some frost.jpg 2008-11-05

memorial statue.jpg
memorial statue.jpg 2008-11-05

memorial stone.jpg
memorial stone.jpg 2008-11-05

More houses.jpg
More houses.jpg 2008-11-05

more roses.jpg
more roses.jpg 2008-11-05

Names of the fallen, we believe.jpg
Names of the fallen, we believe.jpg 2008-11-05

roses.jpg
roses.jpg 2008-11-05

sunflower seeds after harvest.jpg
sunflower seeds after harvest.jpg 2008-11-05

The main strip.jpg
The main strip.jpg 2008-11-05

The main strip is lined with walnut trees.jpg
The main strip is lined with walnut trees.jpg 2008-11-05

The spruce trees were gorgeous.jpg
The spruce trees were gorgeous.jpg 2008-11-05

The students refurbished this vechile.jpg
The students refurbished this vechile.jpg 2008-11-05

The students take an armed service class where they learn about guns.jpg
The students take an armed service class where they learn about guns.jpg 2008-11-05

The village to the right of the memorial park.jpg
The village to the right of the memorial park.jpg 2008-11-05

There were fresh flowers placed at the statue's base..jpg
There were fresh flowers placed at the statue's base..jpg 2008-11-05

They had beautiful roses EVERYWHERE still in bloom.jpg
They had beautiful roses EVERYWHERE still in bloom.jpg 2008-11-05

This is a statue of Lenin.jpg
This is a statue of Lenin.jpg 2008-11-05

This is the way so very many of the elder ladies look.jpg
This is the way so very many of the elder ladies look.jpg 2008-11-05

This rose is about the size of a small plate.jpg
This rose is about the size of a small plate.jpg 2008-11-05

This rose was about the size of a plate.jpg
This rose was about the size of a plate.jpg 2008-11-05

This was so odd to see.jpg
This was so odd to see.jpg 2008-11-05

We think this may have been a war hero.jpg
We think this may have been a war hero.jpg 2008-11-05

tired.jpg
tired.jpg 2008-11-04

can you believe they let this kid on the train.jpg
can you believe they let this kid on the train.jpg 2008-11-04

inside our box.jpg
inside our box.jpg 2008-11-04

our compartment.jpg
our compartment.jpg 2008-11-04

our train to Zap.jpg
our train to Zap.jpg 2008-11-04

rules, can't read them=don't apply to me.jpg
rules, can't read them=don't apply to me.jpg 2008-11-04

some strange guy in our compartment.jpg
some strange guy in our compartment.jpg 2008-11-04

this was after mama said behave.jpg
this was after mama said behave.jpg 2008-11-04

Zoo Park.jpg
Zoo Park.jpg 2008-10-30

a very creepy eel.jpg
a very creepy eel.jpg 2008-10-30

Ahhh, the life of luxury.jpg
Ahhh, the life of luxury.jpg 2008-10-30

AHHHH, HHEELLPP!!!.jpg
AHHHH, HHEELLPP!!!.jpg 2008-10-30

All the animal houses are built like this cabin. This will be a new attraction..jpg
All the animal houses are built like this cabin. This will be a new attraction..jpg 2008-10-30

All the animals had started to put on their winter coats..jpg
All the animals had started to put on their winter coats..jpg 2008-10-30

Along the walls were displayed dozens of perserved specimens.jpg
Along the walls were displayed dozens of perserved specimens.jpg 2008-10-30

American buffalo in Ukraine.jpg
American buffalo in Ukraine.jpg 2008-10-30

another beautiful tiger.jpg
another beautiful tiger.jpg 2008-10-30

Anybody gonna feed me.jpg
Anybody gonna feed me.jpg 2008-10-30

black stork.jpg
black stork.jpg 2008-10-30

butterfly specimens.jpg
butterfly specimens.jpg 2008-10-30

catfish.jpg
catfish.jpg 2008-10-30

catfish, I think.jpg
catfish, I think.jpg 2008-10-30

Check out his bone!.jpg
Check out his bone!.jpg 2008-10-30

Check out that lip!.jpg
Check out that lip!.jpg 2008-10-30

check out the ears!.jpg
check out the ears!.jpg 2008-10-30

Check out these toes!.jpg
Check out these toes!.jpg 2008-10-30

Chicken!.jpg
Chicken!.jpg 2008-10-30

Compare his size with the BOULDER in front of him!.jpg
Compare his size with the BOULDER in front of him!.jpg 2008-10-30

Cotton Candy.jpg
Cotton Candy.jpg 2008-10-30

Dad, are you o.k..jpg
Dad, are you o.k..jpg 2008-10-30

dino din-din.jpg
dino din-din.jpg 2008-10-30

Enjoying a hay sandwich.jpg
Enjoying a hay sandwich.jpg 2008-10-30

Even the zebra's coats were thick.jpg
Even the zebra's coats were thick.jpg 2008-10-30

Fall in Ukraine.jpg
Fall in Ukraine.jpg 2008-10-30

finally a squirrel!.jpg
finally a squirrel!.jpg 2008-10-30

going back down!.jpg
going back down!.jpg 2008-10-30

half snake, half lizard.jpg
half snake, half lizard.jpg 2008-10-30

He ate an entire bale in less than 2 minutes!.jpg
He ate an entire bale in less than 2 minutes!.jpg 2008-10-30

He didn't like the birds landing in his pen.jpg
He didn't like the birds landing in his pen.jpg 2008-10-30

He was a massive animal.jpg
He was a massive animal.jpg 2008-10-30

He was beautiful.jpg
He was beautiful.jpg 2008-10-30

He was HUGE!.jpg
He was HUGE!.jpg 2008-10-30

He was very impressive.jpg
He was very impressive.jpg 2008-10-30

Here comes our ride!.jpg
Here comes our ride!.jpg 2008-10-30

Here kitty, kitty.jpg
Here kitty, kitty.jpg 2008-10-30

How would ya like to find that in a shoe.jpg
How would ya like to find that in a shoe.jpg 2008-10-30

HUGE walking sticks.jpg
HUGE walking sticks.jpg 2008-10-30

I think a car would be faster!.jpg
I think a car would be faster!.jpg 2008-10-30

Iggy's wife.jpg
Iggy's wife.jpg 2008-10-30

Isn't this just a beautiful pic of the zoo.jpg
Isn't this just a beautiful pic of the zoo.jpg 2008-10-30

It is good being me!.jpg
It is good being me!.jpg 2008-10-30

It was REALLY TALL!.jpg
It was REALLY TALL!.jpg 2008-10-30

It's a big point.jpg
It's a big point.jpg 2008-10-30

Jerry's dream.jpg
Jerry's dream.jpg 2008-10-30

Jon loved watching everything pass by.jpg
Jon loved watching everything pass by.jpg 2008-10-30

Jon Sitting Bull.jpg
Jon Sitting Bull.jpg 2008-10-30

Jon, don't feed the animals!.jpg
Jon, don't feed the animals!.jpg 2008-10-30

Jon, prince of the mammoths.jpg
Jon, prince of the mammoths.jpg 2008-10-30

Just hanging around.jpg
Just hanging around.jpg 2008-10-30

Kiev Zoo.jpg
Kiev Zoo.jpg 2008-10-30

Kitty likes Jon!.jpg
Kitty likes Jon!.jpg 2008-10-30

Ladies in waiting.jpg
Ladies in waiting.jpg 2008-10-30

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!.jpg
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!.jpg 2008-10-30

lllaaammmaaaa.jpg
lllaaammmaaaa.jpg 2008-10-30

Look a pug nosed bulldog!.jpg
Look a pug nosed bulldog!.jpg 2008-10-30

Look at that coat!.jpg
Look at that coat!.jpg 2008-10-30

Look at the cute cocanut hut!.jpg
Look at the cute cocanut hut!.jpg 2008-10-30

Look at those claws!.jpg
Look at those claws!.jpg 2008-10-30

Loved the pattern on this lizard.jpg
Loved the pattern on this lizard.jpg 2008-10-30

Mom, are you sure about this.jpg
Mom, are you sure about this.jpg 2008-10-30

My stick!.jpg
My stick!.jpg 2008-10-30

Norman & Carlee Jo's Ukrainian cousin.jpg
Norman & Carlee Jo's Ukrainian cousin.jpg 2008-10-30

Now that's a TOAD.jpg
Now that's a TOAD.jpg 2008-10-30

Now that's a toad!.jpg
Now that's a toad!.jpg 2008-10-30

Off to catch the hare!.jpg
Off to catch the hare!.jpg 2008-10-30

Oh, I want some s!teak.jpg
Oh, I want some s!teak.jpg 2008-10-30

Oh, I wish I had a can of RAID!.jpg
Oh, I wish I had a can of RAID!.jpg 2008-10-30

Old Love!.jpg
Old Love!.jpg 2008-10-30

Ostrich.jpg
Ostrich.jpg 2008-10-30

park area for the kids.jpg
park area for the kids.jpg 2008-10-30

peilcan.jpg
peilcan.jpg 2008-10-30

penguin with an apartment.jpg
penguin with an apartment.jpg 2008-10-30

Pretty Lizards.jpg
Pretty Lizards.jpg 2008-10-30

Prince in waiting.jpg
Prince in waiting.jpg 2008-10-30

Princess Leah's future husband maybe.jpg
Princess Leah's future husband maybe.jpg 2008-10-30

Princess Leah's Ukrainian cousins.jpg
Princess Leah's Ukrainian cousins.jpg 2008-10-30

Pyton cage.jpg
Pyton cage.jpg 2008-10-30

Red neck tanning!.jpg
Red neck tanning!.jpg 2008-10-30

sea turtle.jpg
sea turtle.jpg 2008-10-30

shaking off!.jpg
shaking off!.jpg 2008-10-30

Short leg stork.jpg
Short leg stork.jpg 2008-10-30

Simba.jpg
Simba.jpg 2008-10-30

soft shelled turtle.jpg
soft shelled turtle.jpg 2008-10-30

spotted toad.jpg
spotted toad.jpg 2008-10-30

sting ray.jpg
sting ray.jpg 2008-10-30

The biggest head ever on a lizard.jpg
The biggest head ever on a lizard.jpg 2008-10-30

The cat house.jpg
The cat house.jpg 2008-10-30

The geese wouldn't stand still..jpg
The geese wouldn't stand still..jpg 2008-10-30

The good life.jpg
The good life.jpg 2008-10-30

the great mammoth tamer.jpg
the great mammoth tamer.jpg 2008-10-30

The leaves are awesome.jpg
The leaves are awesome.jpg 2008-10-30

The march of the turtles.jpg
The march of the turtles.jpg 2008-10-30

The other side isn't much better.jpg
The other side isn't much better.jpg 2008-10-30

The pelicans were huge.jpg
The pelicans were huge.jpg 2008-10-30

The seats were big enough for 4.jpg
The seats were big enough for 4.jpg 2008-10-30

The swan was so gentle and look at those tail feathers!.jpg
The swan was so gentle and look at those tail feathers!.jpg 2008-10-30

The Texas longhorn was popular.jpg
The Texas longhorn was popular.jpg 2008-10-30

the top of an exhibit.jpg
the top of an exhibit.jpg 2008-10-30

The trees were beautiful and look a bulldog.jpg
The trees were beautiful and look a bulldog.jpg 2008-10-30

The zoo map.jpg
The zoo map.jpg 2008-10-30

The Zoo!.jpg
The Zoo!.jpg 2008-10-30

There was a beautiful duck pond at the front entrance. Pop would have LOVED it!.jpg
There was a beautiful duck pond at the front entrance. Pop would have LOVED it!.jpg 2008-10-30

There were 100's of turtles in the petting zoo just sunning on the rocks.jpg
There were 100's of turtles in the petting zoo just sunning on the rocks.jpg 2008-10-30

These looked like a cross between a duck and a goose - we named it a gouck.jpg
These looked like a cross between a duck and a goose - we named it a gouck.jpg 2008-10-30

They prefer rare chicken nuggets!.jpg
They prefer rare chicken nuggets!.jpg 2008-10-30

They used terra cotta pots over heat lamps - sarah an idea.jpg
They used terra cotta pots over heat lamps - sarah an idea.jpg 2008-10-30

This elephant stood about 12 feet tall!.jpg
This elephant stood about 12 feet tall!.jpg 2008-10-30

This guy had just finished shedding.jpg
This guy had just finished shedding.jpg 2008-10-30

This guy has some serius camo going on!.jpg
This guy has some serius camo going on!.jpg 2008-10-30

This tiger was pacing constantly.jpg
This tiger was pacing constantly.jpg 2008-10-30

This was an exhibit set up in a tent outdoors in the zoo. You could get really close to the animals..jpg
This was an exhibit set up in a tent outdoors in the zoo. You could get really close to the animals..jpg 2008-10-30

This was one tired stork!.jpg
This was one tired stork!.jpg 2008-10-30

tiger bath time!.jpg
tiger bath time!.jpg 2008-10-30

TWO BULLDOGS!.jpg
TWO BULLDOGS!.jpg 2008-10-30

Two rare pugs were spotted.jpg
Two rare pugs were spotted.jpg 2008-10-30

Ukrainian red-eared sliders.jpg
Ukrainian red-eared sliders.jpg 2008-10-30

up, up and away.jpg
up, up and away.jpg 2008-10-30

up, up and away some more.jpg
up, up and away some more.jpg 2008-10-30

Very majestic bird.jpg
Very majestic bird.jpg 2008-10-30

we caught the hawks at feeding time.jpg
we caught the hawks at feeding time.jpg 2008-10-30

We loved the ducks.jpg
We loved the ducks.jpg 2008-10-30

we rode the ferris wheel!.jpg
we rode the ferris wheel!.jpg 2008-10-30

We were less than 6 feet from this massive rhino!.jpg
We were less than 6 feet from this massive rhino!.jpg 2008-10-30

We were only inches away from this black swan.jpg
We were only inches away from this black swan.jpg 2008-10-30

what do you get when you cross a possum with a racoon.jpg
what do you get when you cross a possum with a racoon.jpg 2008-10-30

When ya gonna let me outta here.jpg
When ya gonna let me outta here.jpg 2008-10-30

When's deer season!!!.jpg
When's deer season!!!.jpg 2008-10-30

Where does it begin and end.jpg
Where does it begin and end.jpg 2008-10-30

zoo 065.jpg
zoo 065.jpg 2008-10-30

zoo 108.jpg
zoo 108.jpg 2008-10-30

This church was once destroyed and is being rebuilt.jpg
This church was once destroyed and is being rebuilt.jpg 2008-10-27

A glimpse of Our Motherland Statue from a hill in the Lavra.jpg
A glimpse of Our Motherland Statue from a hill in the Lavra.jpg 2008-10-27

A section of wall from the original building that had been destroyed.jpg
A section of wall from the original building that had been destroyed.jpg 2008-10-27

All buildings have ornate paintings and mason work.jpg
All buildings have ornate paintings and mason work.jpg 2008-10-27

Another church that has survived for 100's of years.jpg
Another church that has survived for 100's of years.jpg 2008-10-27

Beautiful artwork along the wall.jpg
Beautiful artwork along the wall.jpg 2008-10-27

beautiful buildings.jpg
beautiful buildings.jpg 2008-10-27

Bell tower at sunset.jpg
Bell tower at sunset.jpg 2008-10-27

catacomb drawings.jpg
catacomb drawings.jpg 2008-10-27

Check out the kitty in the tree.jpg
Check out the kitty in the tree.jpg 2008-10-27

check out these earings.jpg
check out these earings.jpg 2008-10-27

clothing of some of the priests of old.jpg
clothing of some of the priests of old.jpg 2008-10-27

Detailed artwork.jpg
Detailed artwork.jpg 2008-10-27

Entrance to the church.jpg
Entrance to the church.jpg 2008-10-27

Entrance to the Lavra.jpg
Entrance to the Lavra.jpg 2008-10-27

Full view of the bell tower.jpg
Full view of the bell tower.jpg 2008-10-27

Golden domes.jpg
Golden domes.jpg 2008-10-27

holigraphic images of some of the treasures.jpg
holigraphic images of some of the treasures.jpg 2008-10-27

Look, Chalice!.jpg
Look, Chalice!.jpg 2008-10-27

More jewelery.jpg
More jewelery.jpg 2008-10-27

One of the churches.jpg
One of the churches.jpg 2008-10-27

some relics that have been found on the grounds of the Lavra.jpg
some relics that have been found on the grounds of the Lavra.jpg 2008-10-27

The domes are true gold.jpg
The domes are true gold.jpg 2008-10-27

The area where the catacombs are located.jpg
The area where the catacombs are located.jpg 2008-10-27

The main bell tower.jpg
The main bell tower.jpg 2008-10-27

A traditional Ukrainian outfit, the embrodary is handmade..jpg
A traditional Ukrainian outfit, the embrodary is handmade..jpg 2008-10-23

Who is the beautiful woman in the middle.jpg
Who is the beautiful woman in the middle.jpg 2008-10-23

Load'em up, move'em out!.jpg
Load'em up, move'em out!.jpg 2008-10-23

Loved this pic..jpg
Loved this pic..jpg 2008-10-23

More of the area around the catacombs.jpg
More of the area around the catacombs.jpg 2008-10-23

most unusual water fountain.jpg
most unusual water fountain.jpg 2008-10-23

my blackberry cheesecake.jpg
my blackberry cheesecake.jpg 2008-10-23

more, and more, and more bldgs..jpg
more, and more, and more bldgs..jpg 2008-10-23

notice the columns.jpg
notice the columns.jpg 2008-10-23

One happy man!.jpg
One happy man!.jpg 2008-10-23

Reminds me of the movie Dr. Zschivago (sorryabout that spelling).jpg
Reminds me of the movie Dr. Zschivago (sorryabout that spelling).jpg 2008-10-23

Russian gas mask.jpg
Russian gas mask.jpg 2008-10-23

See the icon in the back..jpg
See the icon in the back..jpg 2008-10-23

See Jon in the bottom center - big statues!.jpg
See Jon in the bottom center - big statues!.jpg 2008-10-23

She was beautiful.jpg
She was beautiful.jpg 2008-10-23

See the sign on the door - oops,.jpg
See the sign on the door - oops,.jpg 2008-10-23

St. Andrew's.jpg
St. Andrew's.jpg 2008-10-23

St. Michael's.jpg
St. Michael's.jpg 2008-10-23

Stained glass inside the station.jpg
Stained glass inside the station.jpg 2008-10-23

Statue of the proposal with the cricket for good luck..jpg
Statue of the proposal with the cricket for good luck..jpg 2008-10-23

That is chocolate cake and hot chocolate!.jpg
That is chocolate cake and hot chocolate!.jpg 2008-10-23

Take a look at those hats!.jpg
Take a look at those hats!.jpg 2008-10-23

The architechtiure was amazing..jpg
The architechtiure was amazing..jpg 2008-10-23

The artwork is very Ukrainian.jpg
The artwork is very Ukrainian.jpg 2008-10-23

The bells at St. Michael's.jpg
The bells at St. Michael's.jpg 2008-10-23

The bldg. on the rt. was the former apt. of the president of Ukraine. The windows were changed in order for the wife to watch the tourists..jpg
The bldg. on the rt. was the former apt. of the president of Ukraine. The windows were changed in order for the wife to watch the tourists..jpg 2008-10-23

The Bldg. is huge and circular on the front..jpg
The Bldg. is huge and circular on the front..jpg 2008-10-23

The domes are very impressive.jpg
The domes are very impressive.jpg 2008-10-23

The buildings surrounding Independence Square.jpg
The buildings surrounding Independence Square.jpg 2008-10-23

The Golden Gate showing peace between Ukraine & Russia.jpg
The Golden Gate showing peace between Ukraine & Russia.jpg 2008-10-23

The Funicular.jpg
The Funicular.jpg 2008-10-23

The monastary at the catacombs..jpg
The monastary at the catacombs..jpg 2008-10-23

The national flag - blue for the blue skies and gold for the golden wheat fields..jpg
The national flag - blue for the blue skies and gold for the golden wheat fields..jpg 2008-10-23

The national symbol for Urkaine has recently been added over the former russsian star & sickle..jpg
The national symbol for Urkaine has recently been added over the former russsian star & sickle..jpg 2008-10-23

The inside of St. Andrew's.jpg
The inside of St. Andrew's.jpg 2008-10-23

The old with the new - a hotel..jpg
The old with the new - a hotel..jpg 2008-10-23

The statue is very impressive.jpg
The statue is very impressive.jpg 2008-10-23

The square is lined with these beautiful fountains..jpg
The square is lined with these beautiful fountains..jpg 2008-10-23

The street were were on is true cobble stone..jpg
The street were were on is true cobble stone..jpg 2008-10-23

The top Government bldg..jpg
The top Government bldg..jpg 2008-10-23

Theater that has movies in English.jpg
Theater that has movies in English.jpg 2008-10-23

The view from St. Andrew's is beautiful..jpg
The view from St. Andrew's is beautiful..jpg 2008-10-23

Their patron saint.jpg
Their patron saint.jpg 2008-10-23

There are beautiful windows at the other end..jpg
There are beautiful windows at the other end..jpg 2008-10-23

There are TONS of flowers because of the location of Holland.jpg
There are TONS of flowers because of the location of Holland.jpg 2008-10-23

This is the emergency brake!.jpg
This is the emergency brake!.jpg 2008-10-23

This is ZOOM - at one time it was the only shopping center when Russia was in control..jpg
This is ZOOM - at one time it was the only shopping center when Russia was in control..jpg 2008-10-23

This is the inside of the tallest dome..jpg
This is the inside of the tallest dome..jpg 2008-10-23

This refers to a popular play in Urkaine..jpg
This refers to a popular play in Urkaine..jpg 2008-10-23

This refers to a popular person to me..jpg
This refers to a popular person to me..jpg 2008-10-23

Top of St. Michael's.jpg
Top of St. Michael's.jpg 2008-10-23

Ukraine's patron saint.jpg
Ukraine's patron saint.jpg 2008-10-23

Voted most likely to wear a Russian Gas Mask.jpg
Voted most likely to wear a Russian Gas Mask.jpg 2008-10-23

Tram we are waiting on..jpg
Tram we are waiting on..jpg 2008-10-23

Where we are heading - St. Andrew's.jpg
Where we are heading - St. Andrew's.jpg 2008-10-23

Ain't he tweet! All the Ukrainian girls think he is an American cutie pie!
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autumn leaves
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All the lamp posts had beautiful hanging baskets.
family 002.jpg 2008-10-20

This is the important man who got his own statue!
family 003.jpg 2008-10-20

I would have chosen a different pose!
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See Jon at the bottom - the statue was really impressive.
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This is the university at Kiev.
family 006.jpg 2008-10-20

Do you spot the MSU fan?
family 007.jpg 2008-10-20

The leaves were so beautiful!
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Jon loved all the "Christmas" style trees!
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So this was a real chicken coop, with live chickens located just outside the CHICKEN RESTAURANT!
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Ukrainian Sonic
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The chicken restaurant located inside the park.
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Um, so does anyone notice the "weed" growing in the flower bed?!?
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Ukrainian hydrangeas
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My next choice of hair color :)
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A working paddle wheel outside the chicken place.
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We really hope the guy is fishing.
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My little pony!
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Pony number 2
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I want one when we get back home!
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Love the sculpture! :0
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Amazing iron work!
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Most bldgs have these little entrances that take you to more bldgs on the inside.
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The famous hot dog stand!
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Look at that sweet little pug nose!
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Jerry returns with the "hot dogs".
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I think this reads - Silly Americans, they don't know what they are eating!
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Alien pods
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Actually is the Ukrainian version of sweet gum trees.
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The leaves were HUGE!
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My fav pic. This really shows Ukrainian life for all ages! The men are playing chess in the park.
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The Hot Dog!
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Um, mom are you sure about this?
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Really, there are TWO of them in there!
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This isn't bad after all!
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The pigeons loved the leftovers!
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Another hungry pigeon.
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This is the little sparrow that couldn't pick up the crumbs!
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People were collecting the leaves and weaving the stems together to make beautiful fall wreaths.
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The area where all the men were playing chess and backgammon.
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This was the 2nd park we visited.
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Jon at the top of the trail. Notice the guy at the bottom - big drop!
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We met in the middle
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I love them! There great for boys!
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There were tons of these bushes in this park all filled with these red berries.
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A beautiful tree!
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Isn't he adorable, just like his mother!
family 070.jpg 2008-10-20