Tuesday, June 15, 2010

We Made It!

We are in Kyiv!!

After more than 24 hours of travel, we are in Ukraine. We had safe travels, and enjoyed our time in Germany. Things didn't work out as we'd hoped in that we never were able to find our friends at the airport. But we managed to make our way into town for a little while.

We are so glad to be to our destination now. It was wonderful to see our friend L at the airport, waiting to take us 'home'. He was so good to come in the middle of the night to get us. I can't tell you how excited I am to be here, and how strange it is to be back. As we drove towards our apartment, I realized that I really have missed this place.

Our flight arrived at 1:30 AM. We were standing in a long line in customs and William had totally reached his limit. Waiting to go through all the lines for immigration, etc., Zack was holding a boy who could stay awake no longer, and I was holding all 3 of our carry-on bags. One of the workers took pity on us and let us go to the front of the line. We made it through there, and walked to baggage, where our bags were just coming off the belt! We then breezed through everything else, and were soon in the comfort of L's roomy van and on our way to our apartment.

We're staying very close to Independence Square. I'm excited to get out and explore later, once the boys are awake.

10 comments:

Mom and Tommy said...

So glad yall made it safely. Sorry that it didn't work out with your friend at the German airport, but glad L got to you and got you to your apt. Give my boy a kiss from Gram. Can't wait to talk to yall. I love you all so much.

Mom aka Gram :-))

Everything Beautiful Shay said...

I am so thankful you are there and how sweet for the man to have mercy and get you through the line!!! So excited for you all and pray you have the best of days today!!!
Blessings!

Charissa said...

How exciting! We still on for lunch tomorrow? Can't wait. We have internet now, so email or call when you get settled in. :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Jennifer,

I will be following you while on your journey. I look forward to pictures and hearing about your second faith journey. I am looking forward to reliving our "Jordan Adventure" through your posts and pictures.

Jenny Thompson

ArtworkByRuth said...

Congratulations! Can't wait to read your adventures! Enjoy some Ukrainian ice cream for us!

Just Another Day In Paradise said...

I am so glad youre there safely! I cant wait to read the rest of the journey!

Amanda said...

I am so glad you guys made it safely. Please tell L hello for me!! I have been praying for you guys and you are continually on my mind... just got internet will sign up to skype!!! Hope to hear from you soon!!!!

The McEacherns said...

Glad you made it! And it is nice there in the summer, isn't it? I wish we could be there so we could meet for lunch at Pizza Celantano!

Mom to Mine said...

We're so happy for you guys! How wonderful you get to see Ukraine during a different season this time :)

The Land Family said...

Jennifer,

So happy that you made it to Ukraine safety. I'm looking forward to following your journey. Praying that the Lord will show you the child or children that will be yours.

God Bless,
Amy Land
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