Bulgarian Sights May 2013

As we were driving between cities we were able to stop at these rock formations called The Rock Forest.  Many of the rocks looked like columns from ancient ruins.  The Madara Horseman was carved into a cliff.  The warrior is spearing a lion and is followed by a dog.  It was early 8th century.  We climbed the 373-step staircase to the top of the mountain to see the ancient fortress.

The Last Trip Apr. 20-May 13th, 2013

Our training trip was 3 weeks and included one week in the Bulgaria Sophia Mission (trained 5 branches) and two weeks in the Rostov Russia Mission (trained 11 branches).  The parade was in Krasnodor on May 9th for their Independence day.  The training group was in the Sochi Russia Branch, the city where the 2014 Winter Olympics will be held.  The Russian flag is white, blue, and red.  The warrior statue was in Stavropol.  The fisherman's family looking toward the sea was in Novorossyisk.

Mike's Visit April 2013

Mike arrived on Sat., April 6th and left on Thurs., April 11th.  It was so fun to show him around.  He was able to attend our branch on Sun.  Some places we visited were Khor Virap Monastery, Mother of Armenia, Echmizdzin Monastery, The Cascades (steps), Genocide Memorial, the monastery at Lake Sevan.