Reality...
I just found the time to write about our Gotcha Day.
The morning was filled with many tears and hugs from orphanage caregivers. The Dr who cared for our two children I wished we could have adopted and brought home. A tiny petite lady whom I dearly grew to love. She taught both children love and kindness. Daily she provided their meds, medical care etc. Instructed Grayson how to take his meds and become a young man.
Once out of the orphanage the walk to our van not once did they turn back. Slowly waving to the Dr we drove away. The trip started about 8:30 am and we drove to passport office. A 4 hour drive over bump roads. Then we filed documents and headed to Kiev. Then another 12 hours. Stopping a few times for restroom, meds and food. We finally arrived in Kiev. It was rainy, apartment we had arranged we could not find. Plan 2 head to another apartment till Saturday then move once more.
So far I've spent over $1500 in trains & drivers. We still have a week left to go. Hotels from Thursday to following Thursday- a week about $550. So a third of the cost of driver and train.
Currently we are at our first apartment. $60 per night. Two nights. Then the second apartment a week, so about $500 more.
Lodgings much cheaper away from Kiev. Simple standard apartment. Plenty of stairs to climb. So pack light if traveling.
Next post more about children.
I just found the time to write about our Gotcha Day.
The morning was filled with many tears and hugs from orphanage caregivers. The Dr who cared for our two children I wished we could have adopted and brought home. A tiny petite lady whom I dearly grew to love. She taught both children love and kindness. Daily she provided their meds, medical care etc. Instructed Grayson how to take his meds and become a young man.
Once out of the orphanage the walk to our van not once did they turn back. Slowly waving to the Dr we drove away. The trip started about 8:30 am and we drove to passport office. A 4 hour drive over bump roads. Then we filed documents and headed to Kiev. Then another 12 hours. Stopping a few times for restroom, meds and food. We finally arrived in Kiev. It was rainy, apartment we had arranged we could not find. Plan 2 head to another apartment till Saturday then move once more.
So far I've spent over $1500 in trains & drivers. We still have a week left to go. Hotels from Thursday to following Thursday- a week about $550. So a third of the cost of driver and train.
Currently we are at our first apartment. $60 per night. Two nights. Then the second apartment a week, so about $500 more.
Lodgings much cheaper away from Kiev. Simple standard apartment. Plenty of stairs to climb. So pack light if traveling.
Next post more about children.
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