After an hour drive, we arrived at the dacha. It is a cute house that is surrounded by flowers, fruits, and vegetables. My host father immediately began picking berries and vegetables from the garden. They were so good! Blueberries, raspberries, cucumbers...YUMMY!!! My host mother changed clothes and walked into the mountains to look for mushrooms!!! While they were working, my host sister took me for a walk around the village. They saw a lot of pretty flowers and beautiful countryside!
When we returned, I spent a couple hours just sitting outside enjoying the amazing view! I was completely relaxed. You couldn't help but think of nothing while you were there. My host father joined me later and said that he can't think of work while he is at the dacha. I completely understood. When I return to the States, I may have to think of finding an 'American dacha' for myself!!! ;)
After a wonderful lunch, Olga and Anna (my host mother and sister) took me for a hike in the mountains. They took me to several special look-out points where I could see amazing views of the mountains! It was breathtaking! Unfortunately, our hike had to end and we returned to Krasnodar. However, Olga says that after I have breathed the mountain air, I will sleep wonderfully tonight!! I am really looking forward to that!
This is so cute!!!
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