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Welcome to Alushta Our welcome to Alusta, our neighborhood, overviews of Alushta |
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Our host kids Our host kids from the music school |
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Making music There were 2 concerts during the week (and 2 rehearsals). First was various Music School ensembles joined by S.C. Band. Later S.C. Band had our own concert. |
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Museum, officials, school (Monday, May 12)A long Monday morning: Alushta museum, meeting with town officials, visit to a comprehensive school |
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Wine tasting 1 (after church) (Monday, May 12)Moday afternoon found us on a very small bus up the coast. First stop was a church dedicated to lost mariners. Then onto a wine museum where we tasted lots (and lots) of wine. |
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Yalta (Tuesday, May 13)Today we went down the coast to Yalta. First visit was Livadia Palace, then into Yalta for lunch. |
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Valley of the Ghosts (Thursday, May 15)Horseback riding in the Valley of the Ghosts |
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Friendship evening (Thursday, May 15)"Evening of Friendship" - a party in the music school courtyard. |
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Wine tasting 2, Massandra (Friday, May 16)Our second wine tasting event was at Massandra winery, just outside Alushta. Shelley and Rick took a scenic sunset walk afterwards. |
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Soviet resort This unfinished Soviet resort hotel offered interesting exploration and spectacular views. |
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