Monday, November 10, 2008

Day 27 - Tourists for a Day

We went to visit with Halina again this morning. The rash on one of her cheeks was still there, so we just assumed we would not be allowed to feed her. We played with her for an hour and a half until it was clear food was all she wanted. We pretty much let the caregivers take over and get her ready for lunch.

Lisa and I knew the afternoon would not be pleasant, so we decided that today would be a good day to visit some of the local sights. We spent the afternoon in Mukachavo a beautiful old city about 25 km south of Svaliava. We have enclosed some pictures of the city center and old fortress.

On our way to Mukachavo, we stopped at an old well on the side of the highway. The locals come here to fill water bottles of the famous mineral water of the Carpathian’s. We should have taken a picture but we will next time, but basically we stuck a well used cup down the well, drew water and drank it. It was very hazy and tasted kind of like Perrier.

3 comments:

Nicole & Damon said...

I hope you don't get herpes from the water or facial neuralgia....??????

Can't wait to hear more about the little princess and when the kids meet her they'll introduce her to chocolate!!!!!!

xox

LaurelandChrisandDanielandGracie said...

Ah yes, isn't fun trying to figure out the ailments of our little darlings. My weekend consisted of pink eye, snotty noses, hacking coughs, just to name a few!!!! If you are feeding Halina exactly what she is given by her caregivers, is it possible that the rash could be caused from something during her medical tests last week? Did she have any vaccinations? Just curious.
Miss you terribly!

Sandy said...

Doing catching up on your escapades. Sounds like you've visited many little towns. Have you been to Lwiw yet? Good luck with the little one and can't wait to hear her new name! love Shania & Yuri
PS. I have already purchased something for your princess!!!!! She'll love it!