Hello -
Today was our last Thursday in Siberia...yes, we are keeping count. Everyday closer to next Wednesday is a milestone. Our day started out at about 7am. Our orphanage visit today was in the morning. We all like it in the morning because it is cool outside, and the boys are not too tired or cranky. Sergei was a wonderful little boy as always. The California couple have two older boys, and they love to run and climb for the entire two hour visit. We are glad Sergei is laid back, so he might be easier to travel with. After our visit we went to a "KFC". We all tired the chicken, and it was sort of like home. It is very difficult to order anything in the city, as very few people speak any English. Any restaurant with a picture menu is popular. Or my other trick is just to order what the person in front of me ordered and just point. I did this yesterday in the square out front. I ended up with a "hot dog" roll up, two "hot dogs" wrapped with hot mustard, ketchup, and some white sauce we thought was mayo (but wasn't). After lunch we went home for an afternoon nap. At 6pm we met in the square for a piva (beer). Beer is cheaper than Voda (water). After our afternoon drink it was off to a restaurant we heard had spaghetti and lasagna. Moma Romas was awesome. Marcie and I with two other couples were very excited. We are going back for lunch :) We have met a total of 4 other couples staying at the hotel, with rumor another came in today. We are going to try to meet the newbies tomorrow. Show them around, and make them buy us beer. Our other money making scheme is to charge people to get their picture with an American. We are a bit of celebs in the square. Lots of looks. Could be that I haven't changed my pants in over two weeks.....The picture is of Sergei's first ride on a teeter-tauter. He does not get to play with it because it is on the bigger kids side of the yard. We get to play anywhere we want until the other kids come out, then we are stuck in one area. He had a blast, as you can see.
Love - Rick and Marcie
5 comments:
WOW... This really is going to happen! It sounds as if you are making the best of your situation being stuck there and that you are having at least some fun with the other couples. Sergei sure looks like a happy little guy. Keep plugging along and before you know it you'll be back home with your son. We're all praying for you everyday! Love, Terri
Your almost home! just hang in there!
YESSSS !!! What a nice family You guys make. We can't wait for You to bring him home. Are tuesday nights just arn't the same without You. I can't wait for SG to meet AJ. See you guys when You get home. We are praying for You all. Love Uncle Bob and Aunt Kathy
You are going to make it! We are very excited. Congratulations! What a perfect family, well worth waiting for.
Love,
Dave, Michelle, David, and Ann
Look at those smiles!!
Cant wait to see the three of you smiling together!
We are counting the days with you!Every one is soo anxious for you to return home!
Love
The Borawski's
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