Thursday, April 8, 2010

In Pavlodar!

We have made it to Pavlodar!  At the airport we met our new translator and driver. After a quick stop at the supermarket, we went to our new apartment.  This one is in the center of Pavlodar and in walking distance to the supermarket, so that is nice.  Svetlana met us at the apartment and she is so nice!  Dustin and I think that working here with her will be a big help to us.  This apartment is on the 7th floor, but luckily there is a very small elevator so we were able to bring the suitcases up that way (in a couple if trips)! We only have dial-up internet here again.  :( Oh well, it is what it is. 
Our translator is coming to get us at about 11:30 to take us for a walk around the area to show us where everything is.  They are waiting on our paperwork transfer to complete but hope that it will happen today.  If so, we will have another interview at the Dept. of Education, possibly this afternoon.  With the other letters and approvals that we need to complete the transfer, it looks like we won't be able to go meet the children until Monday. 

More to come later,
D&C

4 Comments:

At April 9, 2010 at 5:56 AM , Blogger Yannik Au Kazakhstan said...

Isn't Svetlana great? I am so happy that you are now in her capable hands. Glad that you are also in the city centre...it makes a world of difference in being able to explore your surroundings. Have a great weekend... I know how difficult the wait must be.

Jocelyne and Sven

 
At April 9, 2010 at 7:08 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

So glad you guys made it. Have a good weekend and try and relax and have some fun! Monday will be here before you know it.
Love,
The Robersons

 
At April 9, 2010 at 7:49 AM , Blogger Jennifer said...

Glad you made it safely. Monday? Ahh... so far away. :-)

While elevators are common here, they become something wonderful and special (and maybe a little scary depending on the building) in Kaz, don't they?!

 
At April 9, 2010 at 8:08 AM , Blogger Becki Stone said...

I'm glad you are in Pavlodar safe and sound! I hope all your paperwork gets handled quickly, and you are at that babyhouse as soon as possible!

 

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