mmm. so. Odessa, Ukraine is definitely my favorite World Race city. I hope you enjoy the pictures from the month! 🙂 *** Most pictures are taken by Jenny & Bethany ***
Laura & Me on the train to Odessa
hanging out in the room we were stuck in for over 24 hours during transition week.
a beautiful babushka.
the submarine at the WWII Park
Jenny trying to get down from the submarine.
Samara trying to help Jenny.
Oh Taylor..
at the WWII Park
Hanging with my former teammate, Jared.
Pretty Laura.
Samara at the monastary.
All the women at the monastary — we had to wear skirts & head coverings.
just team wo[men]
waiting. after & before trudging.
the cobblestone street we walk everyday.
one of the fountains in Odessa — this one outside of the Opera House.
the super long staircase that leads down to the sea port.
dinner at Hope House.
Kerry lickin' the inside of the jam pot.
an amazing storm coming in.
putting the finished jars of strawberry jam on the shelf.
Carmen painting the chicken coop.
massaging Carmen after she painted the chicken coop…
an amazing view of the sky.
our fun wall near First Step.
Y. M. C. A.
some trinkets at the market..
Aimee at the market. 🙂
in the bathroom at Hotel Odessa
Costea playing guitar at First Step
Some of our guys at First Step.
Bethany scooping chicken poop at Hope House.
the chickens!
all done!
gardening at Hope House.
Aimee in the garden.
Leida — the amazing cook who also fixed my back! 🙂
One of our awesome translators, & her mom — part of the First Step staff
Our team with Kerry — our Hope House contact/amazing man.
Art Park!
Accordian man! 🙂
this group had matching hats. & were carrying matching shirts. perfect.
Bethany & me near the Opera House.
The lock bridge where couples go on their wedding day to put a lock on the bridge & throw the key away. 🙂
our laundry room. 🙂
cleaning out Samara's ears.
inside our crazy closet we shared with The Messengers.
It was time to pack… so naturally I did a book of brain teasers instead.
Moldova in Pictures:
Aimee on the train.
Hanging out in Transnistria.
Carmen hanging outside of the train.
a street in Moldova.
a government building.
the Moldovan flag.
a memorial monument.
one of the many park fountains.
just trying to follow the signs. don't worry about it.
Proud to be 'Merican.
the exercise park!
Happy Birthday! [She was made in USA].
wedding getaway car decorations.
the bridal party we took pictures with. 🙂
more Moldova signs — yes, we were there! 🙂
She's a proud 'Merican.
Me too!
Banana bubble gum!
The train station… time to go back to Ukraine.
team wo[men] in Moldova.
