January 4, 2010

Shut down for the Holidays!
















Another day in Sumy. We are waiting for the bank to open tomorow so we can take care of our business there. They have so many holidays around here it is hard to know when things will be open. The market was closed because it is Monday, and it is always closed on Monday. Things will only be open Tues. and Wed. here, and then closed for the rest of the week. This is not the time to come if you want to get anything done. What should have taken 2-3 days is taking 7. That's Ukraine! I went with Marina to finish up some business at the orphanage. We are so bored that we decided to brave the freezing cold and go out for a walk to the city center. We know it's getting colder because everyday we cross the bridge over the river. At first the water was running freely. Each day it started to get more and more ice. Today when we crossed, it was almost completely frozen. And so were we I might add. We brought some bread to feed the pigeons. That was fun, and no we didn't get pooped on! The hotel we are at is nice and the people are great.

1 comment:

Lee-Ann said...

Need me to get anything ready for you? What time does the flight land? Do you want everyone?