Day Two in the Ukraine
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Well, the girls awoke to see the cow again on her morning walk, this time a man was walking it. =) We’ve all decided that she must be making her daily route to deliver fresh milk.
Breakfast was great. Ham, Cheese, (unrefrigerated) yogurt (peach by the way! =)) plums and of course bread. So after a great word by Luke we headed out to learn more about the culture.
Our First stop was in a big Plaza where we went to the Golden Gate. Nope. Not at all like the one in San Francisco. This Golden Gate was the gateway to the city for dignitaries and Royalty. It had a chapel on top and is still functional.
Next we walked to a large open square where we saw a beautiful church named St. Sophia. (see group photo). We then went shopping down St Andrews Street, which was longer than any street in San Fransisco. The vendors were lined on the sidewalks. It took the girls a good two hours to get down the street through all the vendors, where the boys were patiently waiting to go inside the restaurant. =)
Lunch was, by the way, was like Hometown Buffet, only nicer. The bathroom, (at least the girls’) was a hole in the ground… which was interesting! After lunch we went on a beautiful walk around the city. We went to an underground mall, then back on the subway and onto the bus home. It was a great day. Can’t wait to work with kids!
Facts-
Fact #1: Stephanie was in a brawl! Two men started fighting on the bus and poor Steph got her toe stomped on. She and her toe are doing fine.
Fact #2: Joel is a good man to have on your side. He quickly came to the rescue and broke up the fight.
Fact #3: One in every five pregnancies here are aborted. Pray, Pray and Pray some more!
Fact #4: They have amazing produce here!
Fact #5: It’s STILL hot here.
Tiffani for the Team
It looks like you guys are having some good times and the experience of a lifetime. Praise God for the work He will be doing while you are there. Now, I see a photo here in a flowered mini van (VW Bus?). Don’t tell me you are going to a Grateful Dead concert.
Comment by randymartin — August 6, 2010 @ 10:13 am
Hi Everyone,
It’s Soooo good to see some pix and hear how things are going.We’re praying for your safety and that the Lord will use you greatly in the lives of those you touch. Jon, Dad ,and Gramma say hi. S&S in GH at the moment. Continue to pray for situation when you think of it. Loved the pix of John B and the door. Looking forward to a great report from next week with the kids.
love, Mom
ps My mom’s nurse is a medical missionary with YWAM (Ethiopia) Neat!
Comment by nancycraig — August 7, 2010 @ 12:08 pm