Ok, the only people who can really relate to this tale is Dave and Darcy Funk, since they rode "the train of pain" last September when they adopted Stass. In order to get to Kherson, you have to take an 11 hour train ride travelling approximately 38 miles per hour, stopping every 40 minutes or so. The train station is incredible and I will post the videos on facebook. The Blog won't let me post any videos. We left the train station at 9:40 p.m. with the hopes of partying a little with our traveling mates, Todd and Lori Castanza, and their adorable 5 month old baby Leo. Then sleeping for most of the trip and arriving into Kherson after a good nights sleep on the train. Well, let's just say that didn't happen. As you can see in the photo of our sleeping quarters, Judi is less than thrilled with the accomadations and bathroom facilities. After the first 4 hours, the conditions in the compartment were unbearable. There was absolutely no ventalation and once you locked your door, the tempature soared inside. The lack of cool air was so bad that I stayed up most of the trip in the section between two cars where you could get soome freash air.
When we arrived into Kherson today at 10:07 a.m., we were a pretty motely looking crew. Our adoption facilitators met us at the train station, but instead of taking us to the apartment for a shower and shave, we headed straight to the Kherson Orphanage. It was time to see Vova.
I feel your pain... can't wait to hear which apartment you get and the visit to the orphanage. Also, you know the windows open up in your private suite on the train. Makes it a little louder but brings in a nice cool breeze. I guess maybe we should have told you that before you left.
ReplyDeleteYeah, well you think so? Tell me how befoe we go back. We are staying at the "love palace"
DeleteI was hoping all our horror stories about the train would ease your ride somehow. No worries, Jake, you only have to do that 3 more times!! (It oddly gets easier and the final time will be with Vova :)) On some trains, the windows opened and on others, not. Surely you tried...I remember that too...Did you medicate? Next time, double your dose...it is essential.
ReplyDeleteDid you really get the love shack??? If so, you must tell me what side of bed you slept on...there is scenery all around :)