Happy Tuesday to all! We had some potentially good news today. There is a big celebration coming up in honor of Astrakhan’s 450th anniversary. Apparently, Galina has been working hard to try to get all of our needed documents in order for us to leave town before the celebration. The celebration is to last about a week and a very large crowd is anticipated. Well, Vala told us today that we are going tomorrow to get our tickets to fly to Moscow. We are supposedly going to buy tickets to leave here in October 1. They are picking us up at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow to go buy them. We’ll let you know more tomorrow, but we’re thinking we’ll be flying home on our original date!!!!!! Cross your fingers!
We had an awesome visit today. We were able to spend about an hour and forty-five minutes with her. She was having a great time with the stacking cups. Not stacking them, but putting one in each hand and hitting them together to make some beautiful music. (okay, noise!) But it’s a start toward being our little musician. There was a lot going on today. They left the door to the room where we were open and there was quite a bit of traffic in the hallway. She is definitely curious. She needs to know exactly what is going on around her. She will just break her neck trying to see and make sure she’s not missing anything.
It was another windy day! We went for a walk, but we were only out for about two hours. We walked down by the Azimut and then around by the Krem Café. We headed back and stopped at the Astor mall again. We went to the children’s store there, because we wanted to get another teether. We didn’t find anything that we liked. I believe we will be taking a trip to a larger children’s store later this week, so I’m sure we’ll find something there.
Greg seems to have some problems with walking here in Russia! He has twisted his ankle on three different occasions. Of course, it was the same ankle each time. Now he’s hobbling along. The sidewalks are not exactly flat. You have to really watch for holes and uneven areas.
My parents are finally entering the 21st century, actually I should probably say the 20th century. They are supposed to get Internet on Wednesday. Mom and Dad, we had better be the first people that you send an e-mail to. That way we can e-mail you back!
Right now we are at the Krem Café. We had a nice dinner and now we’re all on our laptops. Free wi-fi! The Internet is down AGAIN at the Korvet. We’re having a bit of a celebration because Andy and Kathy had a good day today as well
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Hello Greg and Kyley!!
I flew home from New Orleans Sunday night and ran to the computer to see what had happened while I was gone! I wasn't able to get onto the internet while I was there... but I thought about you and sent good vibes the whole time! I am VERY excited that you may be coming home on your original date. I have a niece to spoil and the sooner she gets here, the better!!!
Greg, I have plenty of walking jokes for you when you get home. :) Kyley good luck with that jacket... maybe you could find a traditional Siberian parka?!? That'd be cool. Looks good on you though.
Five more days and counting! I am so happy for you both and can't wait for you to get home. I am praying my little musician niece will be a good flyer. Keeping the fingers crossed on that one, but what a great excuse to hold her for all of those hours.
Love to you - xoxoxoxox
Julie
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