The famous stairs at the SDA. This was where we spent hours for 3 days standing and waiting.
The letter of referral from the SDA that we waited 3 days for. Finally we can officially see Vitaly.
The Cobblestone streets that women walk across in high heels. What Tyler calls a sign of bravery more than a sign of beauty.
St Michael's Cathedral in Kiev
Tyler and the man who sold us his shoes. Also the first African Ukrainian we saw.
2nd Kiev apartment. We liked this one. However we are wondering something. When we left the first day and told the land lady that we would probably not be back she cleaned the apt for the next guests. When we had to check back in we found the same sheets and towels unwashed and ready for the next group. Kind of made us wonder how many people had used the towels and sheets since they had been washed. Kinda yucky Huh?
Not sure how this snuck in. This is when Alina still wanted to be our daughter.
Oh my gosh! I almost forgot about the hot chocolate! It's like warm fudge in a cup isn't it? Amy and I didn't discover it until we were in Kiev trying to get Alex's passport. So, so, yummy!
ReplyDeleteYeah, deciding what you're doing and not asking for input is a much better option. I do that even now as Alex really doesn't know what he wants and he'll say no to some of the best ideas and plans. So I just tell him what we're doing and he does just fine.
I just remember feeling so bored, sick of everything and wanting to badly to be home-but like pregnancy-this will pass-like a kidney stone at times but it will pass!
I'm so glad you went and had a peddy an manny! The prices are incredible huh?
June 3rd! Whootwhoo!
Yes, Wendy the chocolate was amazing. A surefire cure for the Ukraine Blues.
ReplyDeleteOh, that towel and sheet washing issue? I bet she saw you all and thought "These people are so clean and fresh smelling-I don't even have to wash the linens!" Which is gross but a compliment to your personal hygiene!!
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