I went to the art museum today there was a traveling exhibit with van Gough and Seurat.  i love Seurat.    I then got to go the the Russian consulate and pick up our passports as jody was still stuck in jury duty.    I also spent a long time on the phone with my mom trying to convince her that Everything would be quite safe and normal in Kamchatka.  Note to self, never voice any concerns to my mom again.    She worries too much.  It was a lovely, sunny day in Seattle.  I am getting spoiled by the weather here.  I doubt it will be the same when I come home in September.  For now though, it is beautiful.  Love to all