8 March 2012 (more tour pictures) Alan's Birthday 2-26-57

 My brothers birthday was on 26 Feb.  Hope it was a great day.

Spring Tulips

It has been a time of joy, a time of snow, a time of warmth, and a time of cooling.   The weather here is like anywhere else, unpredictable and as variable as any.  We are happy to see the sun more and even though it is usually cooler when it is out.  The tulips were a gift from Dad to me for Women's Day.

Collection of Tea urns from the 18th century Russia.

New museum in Gorodyets in traditional architecture.

Museum in Gorodyets
 chain armor from the 13th or 14th century.

The sign reads Gorodyets.  You see the frozen River Volga in the background.
There is an open channel about half way across in this location. 
There is a huge motor works on the opposite side of the river.