Pavel the Russian Banya Guru...

Pavel is a good friend of mine who taught me to love the Banya.  One of my favorite memories of Russia is when I visited Pavel in the small village where his Mother lives in and together we built his banya on the banks of a small creek and spent the evening enjoying the unique experience of the Russian Banya "village style" with repeated dips in the nearby river.  Since that day many years ago, we've enjoyed many trips to the banya together but none quite so memorable as that weekend in the country.  I miss Pavel and his great family and the Russian Banya.