Monday, September 7, 2009

JOYCE'S UNFORGETTABLE RUSSIAN BIRTHDAY

I wanted to spend my birthday at one of my favorite places...Мамаев Курган

They even were putting up the red flags in honor of the occasion
For the first time we got to see the impressive changing of the guard at the Eternal Flame
Love the high step march!
Cute kids about to lay flowers at the Eternal Flame

This statue is entitled Grieving Mother

Yummy Russian meal on a terrace overlooking statue.

What a way to spend a birthday...with 7 handsome men! (notice statue in background)

6 comments:

Grandma Cantrell said...

Cool! Happy Birthday!

Lisa said...

Wow, what great pictures! They love their country, don't they?

kimpg3 said...

Happy Birthday Joyce!!! What a way to celebrate....Love you!!

Kim

Amy said...

What a fabulous birthday!!!

We missed you at the cabin this weekend. Just wasn't the same.

Marilee said...

Pictures are fantastic! So glad you had a wonderful birthday.

SJ said...

What a treat! Happy belated!