BAIKAL

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Made it into the shores of Baikal late......its a pretty big lake; 400 miles long, 14 miles wide on average and finds a depth of about 5400 feet at it's deepest point...


Drove around Baikal, not super easy, but eventually took a ferry out to Olhon Island and found a spot.......the sun is out, the grill is hot and the pool is luke...
After waking up in a panic in the middle of the night thinking we were sinking in the lake, morning came and we met this rancher.......he showed up in the morning had a cup of coffee, let us ride his horse and hung out, super nice guy from Uzbekistan that works the ranch all year long.... Evening came and a couple fishermen rolled into camp.......they got out hooked us up with some freshly caught fish, stayed for a little while then went on their way.... This picture is probably not necessary, but thought I would throw it in anyways....











Comments

Julie A said…
Sounds amazing!!! I love all of the horse encounters and stories you are having. Did you tell your new friends that you have a relative that barel races:) Looks peaceful out there. Miss you guys. Take care.
September 2, 2008 at 8:08 PM
Unknown said…
Hey Christina,

So great to read about your recent adventures and see pictures. I had lost your blog address but just found it again. I'll re-send it out to the PBMS staff since most people probably don't have it anymore cause our computers were re-imaged this summer. Just finished the first week of school and you are definitely missed in the D-Hall Deathstar. I lost your email address also so if you want to email me at school sometime you can (heather.brisk@bend.k12.or.us). My final piece of news for now is that I'm 18 weeks pregnant and due Feb. 5th. Take care, Heather
September 6, 2008 at 9:57 AM
Julie A said…
My e-mail address is; dj-agee@hotmail.com. I am looking foward to seeing the picture you are talking about. Dad, Mom and I walked green lakes trail today. It was fun and then we went to Pilot Butte for a burger and a shake. I wanted to make sure I didn't burn off too many calories on the hike.
September 10, 2008 at 9:04 PM
dave krason said…
Hey Guys,

The Sox are missing you. Lester was crushed yesterday (they lost 9-1) and the day before Beckett was awful, eight earned runs. Fastball is in the low nineties and flat...

Up to Wakefield tomorrow.

We miss you and are praying. Stay warm in Kz!


Dave and Feruza
October 14, 2008 at 7:07 AM
dave krason said…
Hi Guys,

Wish you were here! Sox are attempting an amazing comeback!!

Dave
October 19, 2008 at 8:19 AM
jeffsuthy said…
Looks like an awesome trip of a lifetime. Have you been communicating with the universal language of music? Please send your email address to jeffsuthy@msn.com
December 7, 2008 at 8:35 AM
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