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My wife Shannon and I are currently in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia (Russia) completing the adoption process of a beautiful infant girl…She is very beautiful. We plan to bring Mikayla back home to the US in a couple of weeks.

While attending a cultural festival near our hotel in Krasnoyarsk, I ran into Olympic Champion, Adam Saitiev (See photo). When I approached him, he was amazed that I recognized him. The Russian adoption officials that are assisting us with our adoption were also amazed that I met Saitiev…He is a national hero in these parts, along with Alexandar Karelin. Also, Krasnoyarsk is the home of former Soviet Coach, Ivan Yarigan. As a result of my knowledge of their national sports heros, they plan to take me to the Russian School of Wrestling in Krasnoyarsk and the Yarigan Event Center where the World Championships were held a few years ago…Been an interesting trip!

Al Fontes  al.fontes@sbcglobal.net