We have arrived in Kyiv and are safe and very well traveled. I am glad to be out of the UK I don't think we could have afforded many more days there...we spent $60 just getting the couple miles from the terminal to the Hotel. I just about had a heart attack and was trying to figure out how long it would take us to walk to the terminal this morning, but was vetoed by the power that be.
Our flight from London to Kyiv actually arrived early. Megan had the good fortune of tasting some formula at Heathrow. Seems in the name of security they allow to take formula on board the plane but you have to open a can and taste it in front of them, I politely declined.
The airpot at Kyiv is very small basically one small terminal and no jetway, you get to do it the old fashioned way and walk down onto the tarmac straight to customs. We had someone waiting for us at customs and they let us cut through the line then helped with the luggage! He then took us straight to our driver, who promptly took us to our apartment. It seems that there was a little bit of miscommunication though as no one here knew we were bringing an 8 month old. They though the kdis were older. When we asked if anyone had ever adopting with such young kids, Ilona and Igor (the adoption people here) looked at each with the look of ...no we have never seen anyone this crazy before! Of course they were very polite, and they are very friendly and we are very happy to have them hold our hand through the process.
We found out some more good news. The boys know someone is coming to adopt them! They are very excited and are very much looking forward to meeting us. With that said they still can say no, and it does happen. We have to go to the central authorities here in Kyiv Thursday at noon. We found out at this point that is basically a formality since we already have the boys picked out, should not take more than 30 minutes. Then we are taking a mini-van to Zhovti Vody on Friday and should get to meet the boys Saturday!!!! We are technically suppose to wait until Monday so that the regional authority can give their approval first, but since our facilitators here have a very good relationship with the orphanage director we will be meeting them Saturday.
Overall the city is beautiful very mid west like (weather wise too) lots of trees and all of them changing color. The architecture is exactly what you would expect of an old soviet city, lots of block apartment complex, and high rises, but a lot of new architecture in the mix.
We will send another email, in a few days when we get to Zhovty Vody. Thank you all of you for you thoughts and prayers we really appreciate the emails and the love.
Love,
The 4 soon to be 6
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