Monday, September 13, 2010

Kiev the city of many hills

Hello all,
 I know I know we did not write anything last night, but we were physically exhausted.We went on a boat ride of the river Dnipro. I hope this is right I just read it off of a map that's partly written in Russian. We must have walked at least 10 km. today. We went with our 4 new friends. Thank God for them beacuse they have been here long enough that they know what to do and where to go.
 This whole city is built on hills so let me tell you since we are walking everywhere we go up and down everything.
 Before the boat ride we went to visit St. Sophie's cathedral. It was built in the 11th century. I was beautiful. We were not allowded to take pictures, but we have some on the outside.
 Today will be more relaxing. I will be calling our translator because we need another appointment with our coordinator before our appontment on Wednesday. Then we need to buy some more supplies.Not much on the agenda.
 Nadia sorry I flushed you yesterday. I forgot to tell you that I had a dream about my baby boobeet. He was so cute and cuddly. Gosh I miss all the kids.
Ok that is all for now. Take care everyone.

Adele & Joe

Saturday, September 11, 2010

The Opera

Hello all,
 Well yesterday we did not write anything because it was a relaxing day.
We went to by tickets for the opera and visited a beautiful cathedral St. Vladimir.
Tonight we went for supper with 2 other families and went to the opera.
Supper was traditional Ukranian dumplings. Delish!!!!
We then went to see Madame Butterfly. It was nice, but a little shabby, but something we would not normally do.
Tomorrow we have plans to go on a boat ride with our new friends. We are all in the same boat.
Waiting for other appointments.
One couple has been here in Kiev for 6 weeks and are waiting for their 3 appointment. That means they still have at least 4 more weeks here in the Ukraine.The other couple have been here 4 weeks and are waiting for their 3rd appointment.
As we said before we will enjoy this "trip"

Ok that is all for now. Have a great evening.
Happy Birthday Gaby!!!

Adele & Joe