Day Two at Orphanage Number 5

First off, if you were wondering where the post from yesterday went, we found out that we were not allowed to post names/pictures unless the blog was permission protected.  We have since listed all allowed to enter the site and put the post back.

Now on to day number 2.  We arrived just after noon and the caretaker brought Takhmina in soon after.  She was a bit nervous at first but then the caretaker brought in one of her friends for another family that was visiting as well.  As soon as she saw her cohort, she opened up and relaxed.  We had her smiling and playing with the orphanage toys, the ones we brought, and the toys the other couple brought.  She wound up being very curious and we saw her strong personality shine through when she decided she wanted to play with the toys that her friend was supposed to be using.  Takhmina also seemed to really be interested in trucks and trains.  Ryan will have to keep a good look out for his matchbox cars and train sets!

Here are a couple pictures to show you what she looks like:

Again, rather too quickly, the caretakers came in to take Takhmina for her next nap.  We were shown the way out and off we went for a late lunch.  Anna and Vitali took us to a great restaurant, Taras Bulba.  The waitstaff spoke Ukrainian and there were menu's in Ukrainian as well.  We had good great ethnic Ukrainian food and even some unknown horseradish laced alcohol on our way out.  The manager was pleased that an American could speak Ukrainian with him and commented that even though Jacki could speak only English that perhaps he should have married an English speaking woman.