Update from Pokrov

So, there is a lot to write. I've been so tired that I haven't updated the blog and now it is Friday--our last day.

The past few days have seen:

• A trip to a local museum about chocolate and the Kraft chocolate factory here as well as some Pokrov history
• A walk to the lake for a picnic and the kids swimming and games
• A trip to the kids' woodshop where they practice traditional Russian wood carving
• lessons on love, patience and kindness (including a skit where I got to fulfill my lifelong dream of being a rock star)
• lots of Russian chocolate and Ginger Bread
• interaction in crafts, soccer, American football, frisbee, basketball
• a review of the day's activities with kids, our team and orphanage staff confirming the powerful impact of even a short week's trip

Here are a few pics.