Marina had told us of a wonderful "walking street" which we had begun to think was just a myth, but today we found it! It is several blocks long, closed to vehicular traffic and is lined with stores. It is actually quite nice and sheds a new light on Khmelnytskyi. We took a few representative photos of the fashions we saw, keeping in mind that we must be discreet with the camera.
Ellen tried on more leather and fur - apparently they don't have fake fur in Ukraine, only the real kind. I found a watch that I may purchase. It is inexpensive and employs a swiss mechanical movement, but is manufactured here in Ukraine at the Kyiv Watch Factory.
It was an interesting day with the boys. Thomas has been an angel - today. Matthew was a bit out of sorts and cried much when it came time to end this morning's visit. It was really quite difficult to leave him and will probably only get harder. We showed the boys a picture of our house and Matthew treasures it. He has shown it to every adult in the place at least once, telling them it is his home, with Mama and Papa. He forgets Thomas, but Thomas doesn't seem bothered - he just keeps on talking and singing. It is clear that Matthew has some understanding of what is coming, and like a boy during the 3rd week of December, Christmas can't come soon enough - for all of us.
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Hi Chris & Ellen,
Haven't been very successful in getting my comments successfully launced via this blog system. So one more chance. We really enjoy your daily updates, especially your descriptive narratives accompanied by pictures of the local community and people. Very well done complete with your usual wry sense of humor shining through. Of course, your comments about the boys and your evolving relationships are quite warming. They sound "all boy". So keep the news coming including how things are going "the process."
Warm regards from CT
Steve & Jan
Sounds as though you've settled into sort of a "routine". Enjoy so much your daily blogs and noticing that you're enjoying your visit in Russia. Isn't it amazing how children are the same anywhere? My advice is a lot of patience and prayer sure helps! Ha! We're having freezing rain here today. Supposed to turn to all rain sometime this afternoon. Warming up over the weekend to the 40's. Not bad for February. Take care. Enjoy every moment. Are you journaling everything? Would love to read it sometime. You have such a good communication skill. Ever think about a writing career? {smile} You're in our thoughts.
Jan & Steve
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