Sixteen shots two hours:
The day before we left we ran errands getting ready for our excursion. We started our first getting shots for our trip our family filled the little waiting room right on up there was a total of 16 shots between the seven of us. then they showed us a travel video explaining to us all the different dangers about traveling abroad including the dangers of leaving bags unattended apparently they will be blown up.
Then we stayed up until about 4am packing and getting ready. We left the house about two hours later to meet our 8:40 flight to JFK we got through baggage check and security to the terminal just as the final boarding call was being called.Roughly five hours later we arrived at JFK then continued on to find our connecting flight that was leaving a short hour and a half later. We had to take the air bus to our terminal and then get new boarding passes, go through security again,find our gate, eat our quickly aquired McDonalds dinner (minus the drinks that had to be tossed at security) and then board our flight to Ukraine. About 3 hours into the flight I (Randi) lost my glasses and started to look for them. I accidentally taped the woman behind me, the woman actually turned around and slapped me. The flight was pretty uneventful with the exception of the very loud drunk 2 seats ahead of my dad.
The day before we left we ran errands getting ready for our excursion. We started our first getting shots for our trip our family filled the little waiting room right on up there was a total of 16 shots between the seven of us. then they showed us a travel video explaining to us all the different dangers about traveling abroad including the dangers of leaving bags unattended apparently they will be blown up.
Then we stayed up until about 4am packing and getting ready. We left the house about two hours later to meet our 8:40 flight to JFK we got through baggage check and security to the terminal just as the final boarding call was being called.Roughly five hours later we arrived at JFK then continued on to find our connecting flight that was leaving a short hour and a half later. We had to take the air bus to our terminal and then get new boarding passes, go through security again,find our gate, eat our quickly aquired McDonalds dinner (minus the drinks that had to be tossed at security) and then board our flight to Ukraine. About 3 hours into the flight I (Randi) lost my glasses and started to look for them. I accidentally taped the woman behind me, the woman actually turned around and slapped me. The flight was pretty uneventful with the exception of the very loud drunk 2 seats ahead of my dad.
Fortunately we paid for VIP service at the Kiev airport, this saved us 2-3 hours with pass port check in and a quick trip throughcustoms. From the airport we travled to in 2 cars to our lovely 2 bedroom,2 loft apartment, got unpacked and went in search of food. We found a resturant recomended by prior travelers called "The double cup" coffee place. Four of us ordered cheese burgers
which ended up being deep fried cheese between two buns. We left the cafe in search of water and groceries. Getting water turned out to be and adventure in that we wanted to by "flat" water and had to somehow get the very plesent Ukrainian woman to understand what it was we were looking for.
which ended up being deep fried cheese between two buns. We left the cafe in search of water and groceries. Getting water turned out to be and adventure in that we wanted to by "flat" water and had to somehow get the very plesent Ukrainian woman to understand what it was we were looking for.Back at our apartment we crashed for the night, all of us going on major sleep loss. All of us are here, all are safe, and all are tired.
Glad you all made it!! You need to learn "Voda biz gaza" which is water without gas. You had your first ordering faux-paux the "Cheese-burger". Also be advised that when ordering hot chocolate you will be presented with a cup of melted Hershey bars - enough for 10 bowls of ice cream! Enjoy the adventure. We're all praying for your safe and expeditious return. Be advised that expeditious has no Ukrainian translation :)
ReplyDeleteHey this is Tayleen and Skyla! We love hearing about all your adventures. Hope you have an incredibly fun vacation and we hope to hear from you soon. Bye!;)
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