The title says it all. The flight was great and we landed approx. 45 mins early. However, the city is completely hidden under a thick cloud of smoke. ... from the forest fires. Many people are wearing masks but the city is now sold out of them. Our first room was on the 19th with the "best views" which is literally just smoke....cannot even make out some of the world's most famous buildings. We switched rooms as the air conditioner was not working...new room is great. We highly doubt we will be able to do any sight seeing on this trip....but we are in good spirits reminding ourselves of the reason we are here. We are hopeful our plane to Siberia will be able to take off tomorrow night. Our driver, Vladimir, assured us the smoke has not made it into Siberia. Moscow is still experiencing a record heat wave as well at approx. 100 degrees currently.
We look forward to meeting the other couple who will be visiting their child/children in the orphanage. They arrive approx. 6:30 tonight. We may just be hanging out in the hotel until we leave for Kemerovo late tomorrow night.
More to follow later.
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Hey neighbors,
ReplyDeleteReceived notice you were on the way to meet your precious boy! Glad you are safely there - will be anxiously awaiting updates. We send continued prayers for your family during this exciting time. If you need anything here in the 'ville, we are glad to help.
Take care!
The Kros Family
We have been following the Moscow smoke and hot weather situation. Many in Wainfleet, ON praying for you guys and the little one.
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Mamulya
We have been watching Moscow on TV and all the smoke there...sorry you are not able to see this beautiful city....next time...I know you are just itching to see your little boy. Celebrated your nephew's 19th birthday last night.
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Mamulya
Great outlook Kim & Kip! Counting down the hrs (here not there) as to when we will get word on your 1st visit ...
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Tracey & family
Thank God you arrived safely in Moscow, Kim & Kip. We continue to keep you in our prayers as you go on to Siberia and meet Rigdon. May the favour of God be upon you every step of the way.
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Glad you made it safely despite the smoke. Wehopethenext leg of the trip is smooth and that all goes well meeting Rigdon. Thinking of you guys!
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