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| the port of Kizhi - in November this lake and the waterways around will all be frozen solid |
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| our first sight of the 'Pogost' |
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| there are actually another row or cupolas but the empty sections are being repaired as they are made of wood and do not last many years |
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| the cemetery with the Russian Orthodox style crosses |
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| many icons adorn the inside of the church |
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| the only normal height door on the island |
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| an Russian Orthodox cross |
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| a typical dining room |
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| spinning wool |
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| a mother and daughter making crocheted bead necklaces |
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| a display of tea pots |
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| the boats used for fishing and crossing from islands were made in a large area in the second floor over the barn where the cattle were kept |
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| a carpenter making shingles like those on the onion shaped domes. Notice his missing finger - maybe a work related accident??? |
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| a working wind mill - all of the fences were made like this and also no nails used |
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| one of the smaller churches on the island-this was used for praying in only |
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| a wood carvers display of toys he makes |
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| the hut was the threshing hut and a construction for drying |
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| my attempt of painting a Martryoshka doll |
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| it was fun to have a paint brush in my hand again. |
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