Mom and Dad left for Minsk today. Their plane took off around 1pm, they should be in Paris by now; hopefully they will enjoy themselves there.
This trip has been thoroughly enjoyable. I find Grodno more comfortable than in the past - it is impossible to explain all of this change completely. I feel that as my Russian improves more and more that this will be like a second home.
Today Maryna and I walked to the Nemann River to relax and enjoy the wonderful weather - as we would do in Tulsa. The Nemann is a wonderful river; a slow moving green mass of water gently rolling along the steep grassy banks. The sun is out but it's not hot, there is a constant stream of fluffy clouds rolling past. Walking along the river trail under 100 foot pine trees is pleasant - the sound of the country fills the air along with the singing of the wind in the tree tops. There is peace here today, such as I haven't had in some time - the wedding planning and arrangements have been stressful.
