"Take Five" Friday

With the official start of summer just around the corner, I thought I'd share with you my 5 favorite travel destinations.  Please comment with your favorite locations.  Nancy & I are always up for something new!

Downtown St. Louis

#5 - St. Louis, MO
Besides being my hometown, there are lots of great things (many of them free!) to do in St. Louis. Be sure to visit the St. Louis Zoo and the Science Center.

The Beach!

#4 - Clearwater Beach, FL 
Great white sand beaches and crystal clear water.  Be sure to visit Pier 60 at night.  My favorite restaurant?  Frenchy's (there are several from which to choose).  Be sure to have the grouper sandwich!





  

Tybee Lighthouse

 #3 - Tybee Island, GA
Great beach and restaurants without all the commercialism of many larger coastal destinations, plus its proximity to Savannah with all its history & charm.  Best thing to do?  Chill.

Balaklava, Crimea

#2 - Ukraine
I've visited this country 8 times (Kiev, L'viv, Sevastopol, Balaklava, Odessa, Sumy) to work with my brother Pastor Vladimir Vshyvkin at Revival Baptist Church in Brovary in their summer camp ministry.  Love the people & the food... borscht, vereniki, chocolates, and salo (with chocolate, of course).






   
#1 - Chicago, IL
Our son lives there.  Great city for walking and sightseeing.  Chicago Dogs & Deep Dish Pizza!  Way too many wonderful restaurants!