Tolgsky Monastery

We took a a short road trip to a small village just outside of Yaroslavl to see the Tolgsky Monastery. It was so peaceful, beautiful and unique. It is a working monastery with impeccable grounds and huge gardens. Today was Parents Day, a day you are to "think kind thoughts about your parents and to pray for them."

Outside of the Monastery.

Inside the sanctuary during a service.

Aunt Lesa with the kids.

Check-out Kristie's totally cool head covering, which was required to enter the Monastery!