It is a beautiful day in Sevastopol, the first we have seen for quite a while. The sun is shining and it a comfortable 40 degrees. Today Galya picked us up at 11:00 and we caught a bus going south. We ride for only about 10 minutes and then got out and walked for about a half a mile through residential neighbor hoods. We are on our way to Chersoneses.
Chersoneses is an ancient Greek city that was inhabited from 400BC to the 12th century, nearly 16 centuries. This site is listed with UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization). It is said that the disciple Andrew visited Chersoneses. The ruins are located along the edge of the Black Sea and the white stone walls are quite beautiful against the blue water and sky. There is no restrictions and you can walk all over the ruins. I would guess that the ruins today cover about 20 acres in total.
Also located on the site is St. Vladimir Cathedral built in the late 1800’s to celebrate the baptism of St. Vladimir on this site in 992 AD. This site is said to be where Christianity was brought to Russia. The Cathedral was destroyed during WWII and rebuilt in the 1990’s.
It was great to get out in the sunshine, go down by the water and see something new (or old). And we got back in plenty of time for me to write this blog before we head of to visit Elona at the Orphanage. Our visits this week have been pleasant but short. We have a small calendar and Elona is crossing off the days at each visit. Yesterday we gave her a disposable camera so that she could start taking pictures of her friends and caregivers to have when she get to the United States.
Kelley and Roger
Chersoneses is an ancient Greek city that was inhabited from 400BC to the 12th century, nearly 16 centuries. This site is listed with UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization). It is said that the disciple Andrew visited Chersoneses. The ruins are located along the edge of the Black Sea and the white stone walls are quite beautiful against the blue water and sky. There is no restrictions and you can walk all over the ruins. I would guess that the ruins today cover about 20 acres in total.
Also located on the site is St. Vladimir Cathedral built in the late 1800’s to celebrate the baptism of St. Vladimir on this site in 992 AD. This site is said to be where Christianity was brought to Russia. The Cathedral was destroyed during WWII and rebuilt in the 1990’s.
It was great to get out in the sunshine, go down by the water and see something new (or old). And we got back in plenty of time for me to write this blog before we head of to visit Elona at the Orphanage. Our visits this week have been pleasant but short. We have a small calendar and Elona is crossing off the days at each visit. Yesterday we gave her a disposable camera so that she could start taking pictures of her friends and caregivers to have when she get to the United States.
Kelley and Roger
We visited that place. That is where are first family picture was taken. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI heard that they have some of the Greek Ruins are still under water. Not sure if it is true. That is what our translator told us. :D
I am glad that it is starting to warm up. You guys will enjoy all the flowers that will be coming up.
Enjoy..Hello to all..
I love the photos and the history lesson. The Ruins, the architecture, look beautiful. I am even taken by the market. Keep sharing!
ReplyDeleteThinking about you, Tammy
So great that you are getting out and about..... makes a big difference! So court on Tuesday! How exciting!! You can can the light at the end of the tunnel now! Things will start to feel more real now!
ReplyDeleteI bought a webcam and microphone today. We can skype with you this weekend. Will you have Elona? What day and time work for you? Email me! Pam