Adoption Travel Guide
International travel can be a little intimidating for some people. Ukraine is no exception. We hope that this picture guide and directions will put your mind at ease.
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Typical orphanage director. You may meet with her/him, and they will review the child's file with you and any medical concerns.
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A typical sleeping room at an internot (boarding school).
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Then, you will go and meet with the child you have selected to visit....but please check our Photo Gallery for a broader view.
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Example of children.......(we do not have any information on children seen on this website)
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It may be necessary for you to meet with the orphanage Dr. for more information on the medical file.
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Weather depending, you may be able to take the child outside to play on the ground.
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Some orphanages have better equipment than others.
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The court house in Donetsk for "Our Children" orphanage.
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After you choose your child, there will be some paperwork, and then a court date. Dress appropriately for the court. Above, Ri
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You may get around town by any number of means of transportation. Here is a Lada. A small 'boxy' 5 passenger car.
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Electric bus is another common form of transportation. VERY cheap too!
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Electric train is another form of public transportation, and super cheap.
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The metro is a popular and inexpensive way to get around Kyiv.
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Once in the region, don't be too surprised by what you may encounter on the street!
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During your stay, you may need to purchase and cook your own food. Food is VERY inexpensive,if careful you can eat on $8.00 per
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Some shopping can be done in an open air market.
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The meat market.
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Typical can goods. As you can see, there is juice, 'mayo', canned peas, tea, sour cream (in the front white containers), butter
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There is a large assortment of good and inexpensive foods. And yes, that is Lipton tea in the stack of tea boxes.
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Cheese and meat is sold by weight (kilo). It is important to note, to bring along a canvas bag (black) to hold your groceries.
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You may even have a McDonalds, but don't count on that.
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One of the many McDonalds you may dine in.
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You may eat at local restaurant, above is 'pizza' and salad (tomatoes, and cucumbers with 'mayo'), coke (no ice).
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Or you may be blessed to be invited for dinner of borsht!