We are back at the internet cafe today after a day away...Tatiana and I have caught a cold. Everyone in the apartment has had it and now it is our turn. Yesterday on the way to the market to get food for the day, Tatiana fell asleep in the sling. This is unusual for her...she is full of energy all day long. So we spent the rest of the day resting and playing inside. Last evening we had Jamie and Jeremy Salvatorie over for dinner. It was nice to have guests to our small apartment. Tatiana sat on my lap and was very quiet while the Salvatori's were over...not sure if that is because of her cold or if she was feeling uneasy with strangers in our "home". Today is another beautiful day and we stopped at the playground on our way here! We are planning a trip to Lake Baikal, perhaps on Saturday, if our translator is available. Lake Baikal holdsthe most fresh water of all of the lakes in the world.---Melanie