Good Tuesday am all,

 This will have to be a quick one. We're still in Tula for a few more minutes and I've borrowed Shannon's computer again. We'll be heading to the train station in just a few. Last nites study was as good as the others we have had here in Tula. Saints here seemed to really enjoy meeting, studying, asking questions and expressed sadness each time that our time was up and our study was over. We're heading to Moscow today to spend a little more time with Alex and Natasha. Four us will come back on Sunday to meet with the saints in Tula one last time.

Above is our little study group the evening Shannon taught. This group actually was missing two or three who said they would try to be present. but was increased over Sunday with the addition of Vera, another member of the church here who has been missing.

Just to prove the point that some things never change, I'll share with you a couple pics before I go. The first one is our group of six using the elevator in the hotel that seems sized for two. Snuggely? Ohh yeah.

The other is the statue of Lenin (big Bob) here in Tula. He missed being torn down in the nineties in this retirement town for Communist Officers and still commands attention on the square here in front of the Tula "White House." Yep, that's Lorna in front of it just to give you a little perspective on his stature.

Got to run now, got a train to catch. Tune back in for another cup of Red Russian Coffee and leave replies if you would like to.. Dasvedanya comrades.