It’s been a tough day for us. I will tell you the bad news first. Then comes something happy, I promise. We learn today that we cannot leave the country until the middle of October, due to the judge not waiving the waiting period of ten days after the court date. Don’t ask; I probably […]
First Visiting Day
Today is our first visiting day at the orphanage. We’re allowed to visit from 9:30 am to 12, then again from 4 to 6. Today, we have to first visit the notary public to drop off forms, then we get to the orphanage about 10 am. Later, we will have to miss the afternoon appointment […]
A Picture Worth a Thousand Words
Today is the big day. We eat breakfast and ask the question we’ve been asking frequently of each other: “How are you feeling right now?” Excitement, certainly. Trepidation. Hope. All those things. First, we have to get permission to visit the orphanage, so off we go to the Government Center at 8:30 am to be […]
Aishe Restaurant & Yalta
Our flight to Simferopol is just an hour and a half–much better than a 12-hour train ride (although we may take the train on our return, depending on the prices). So much to tell. We stop for lunch at Aishe, a marvelous Eastern cuisine restaurant in Simferopol, and the director treats us to a wonderful, […]
Cappuccinos, Lattes, and Pizza, Oh My!
Today is our last day in Kiev for a while, since we’re flying to Simferopol tomorrow morning at 9:50. The director and one of his translators are accompanying us. A driver will drive all of us to Yalta for our Monday morning appointment at the orphanage. So, today is scheduled for hanging out, drinking lots […]