Thursday, April 26, 2012

(137) EXCURSION IN RUSSIA (Sept. 2010)



Before boarding the Russian bus, sumptuous breakfast with teammate Tito Cabunagan and Delegate Jan-Olav Berglund of Sweden at Twin Hotel Olympic.


Our team captain Australian Jamie Kenmure fell asleep during the short trip.

First stop, the pre-historic monument of animals.

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With Russian tour guide, right, at the old-fashioned fireplace/oven.
Rhinos
This Russian lady is also a musician, playing a native stringed instrument.
The Triangle Building.
Tito with rhinos and elephants.
We are the first one to enter in this summer house. The fireplace uses fig tree/wood to burn.
The Chess Academy of Russia in Khanty-Mansiysk.
More 'animals'.

A pose with the Russian lady musician. I gave her my card, stating that I'm also a musician.

Other excursionists/tourists.

A view from the top of Triangle Building.
Talks about life in Khanty-Mansiysk during winter.
More posing with the 'animals'.
After the jungle tour, we were treated to a very nice light lunch of hot and fresh fish soup, freshly baked bread from clay oven, potato salad and Russian native music.
A solo photo with a view.
Storeroom house specially built to deter animals from eating stored foods.
Palau teammates enjoyed the trip and the food.
City view with the Triangle Building as background.
Enjoy the trip, enjoy the food, enjoy the view.
More elephants.
More cars.
Another fantastic view.
'Wolves'
Posing with The Triangle Building as background.
After eating, it's time to socialize.
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A shot from the bottom of Triangle Building.

The Map.
Pine trees all around the place.
Animal skin shoes.
So the place's name is TORUM MAA.
Back to "Jurassic Park".
Cool!
View at the right side of Triangle Building.

Chess Academy of Russia (Khanty-Mansiysk).
Beware!

Bear Trap
Closer to the Triangle.
Mr. Berglund
The guide, the host and the singer/cook.
Stay there for an hour!


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