Day 4. The Plot Thickens

Yesterday we painted a lot. We managed to paint 2 levels of decks on the apartment building we are staying in and also finished the rock job around Holy Resurrection and the Seminary. After hours of this job we were all relucant to continue so from about 2-4:30 we had ice breaker games. We met a native named Gabriel who is about 14. We sang crazy songs and watched all the adults work. (Sorry Father.) After a beautiful vespers (because really when is it not?) we had burritos and went into town. The Monk's Rock opened specially for us and several people got frapps and capps. Abby and I also purchased matching T-shirts--we are now lovingly known as "Abbili". Father came up with this name( no SALLY did- by MISTAKE! But to give father credit, he did decide to adpot it for use- sorry, didn't mean to butt in <3 Sally). Emili had adopted a new big brother, and Alex a younger sister. We also walked around the dogs singing renditions of every Disney song known to man as well as some others. Then some of the more adventurous people joined the natives in a traditional steam bath. (the naked bath) We stayed up talking about Harry Potter and Star Wars until we noticed it was past curfew. And then we chatted for 5 more minutes. (or 10)

A couple days ago (Tuesday evening) we made a trip up to Pillar Mountain from which we could see all of Kodiak as well as the far off islands. The view was breathtaking. We saw the 3 sisters which were very much alive with the deepest green I've ever seen in foliage. Seeing the balance of beauty from up higher made me wonder how people can not see truth in Orthodoxy or not believe in God. It seems utterly impossible. We also went to Fort Abercrombie and saw cannons which we climbed all over. It was very cool.

Now we are going to go to Spruce Island and clear kelp. We are on the second trip so we had time to blog.

XOXO
Peace and Love,
Emili, Abby and Nikki.