Пермь (Perm)

Just a quick recap of our week here in Perm.

Although it was full of many things, it was certainly not as hectic of a schedule as we've seen in other places. We are not actually working with a church this week, but we are with the YWAM base doing things.

We've gone to a couple of schools. One is an agricultural college of sorts, where I actually had to speak French for a few people who either didn't know English or at least, knew very little. The other group was an 'American club' that meets in a library downtown, and were certainly very welcome to some native speakers of English, a rarity in Russia.

Contrary to expectations, we didn't do a practice with the team here. We only played a game (indoors, the first time in a long time) and we also had our own little ice time on a rink just outside the main rink in Perm. It was to be honest a bit disappointing, but any invitation to play there is a welcome concept.

We also got to go to the ballet as well. For a lot of the guys, it didn't seem like the ideal way to spend an evening, but I, being the patron of the arts that I am, was very much intrigued by the idea. We got to see two dances, one was the classic Verdi 'The Four Seasons', and the second was the more modern American 'The Concert'. Each one paralelled the other in enjoyability, due to their own distinct merits.

Out team is also going to have a relatively active weekend, as we are going to the circus, a hockey game, and possibly, the opera. Regardless it should be an active few days before our departure.

Бока!