The document summarizes a trip taken to Elista, Kalmikia in June-July 2008. It describes arriving in Elista and touring the city, including visiting landmarks like the Monument to White Old Man and Chess City. It then discusses dining at a restaurant, visiting the Buda Temple and Museum of Local Lore. The trip also included meeting Myrtis Mixon, spending time at a summer camp, making new friends, participating in workshops led by Myrtis Mixon, and getting stars for good work before concluding with a farewell picture.