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Today we experienced Russia! The snow, the ice, the wind, the drivers, the underground metro and the beauty of St Petersburg!<\/p>\n

We started with learning about the Russian culture, which will help us to relate to the kids a little better. \ud83d\ude42 Then we found out what to do and what not do! Being told that pedestrians do not have the right of way is one thing, but experiencing it first hand was another! \ud83d\ude42 Learning about the underground metro and then riding it for the first time! Amazing and fun! And\u00a0 a bit scary. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

We went to see Peter and Paul Fortress where Peter the Great started the city over 300 years ago. We saw where the Tsars were buried and where the political prisoners were incarcerated.\u00a0 It was snowing and cold, but we had fun walking around and actually had a snow ball fight. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Tonight we met our interpreters and got ready for our first day tomorrow. We are excited to meet the kids and teens at the Transit Center! Please pray for our team, because the first day is always hard.<\/p>\n

Thank you for all the comments! Everyone gets to read them and see that you send your love and prayers! Keep the comments coming! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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