A Visitor & An Island

A few weeks ago we had a good friend stop through on his way back the the States. He surprised his mom so I couldn't post the pictures until he got back. We had a great time visiting Akdamar Island...

First you have to take a boat ride to the IslandYou can see the church in the distance. There used to be an entire monastery on this island, but all that is left now is the church. The beauty of Lake Van...
Dan & Eric had some bread & watermelon with some local guys...
The church has some amazing reliefs on the outside & painting on the inside. Click here for more pictures if you missed them in April!
Dan & Eric holding Klaire & Ava... there was a big hill we had to climb up!
Chilling on the way home...
The simple pleasures of living near a beautiful lake in the summer time!