3/20/09 - Today everyone went to Kiev for some sightseeing and gift shopping. It was a long bus ride but most everyone slept because we had to get up so early. The entire group did a great job dealing with the metro and the trolley ride up the hill. We went to St. Michael's and St. Sophia's Cathedrals. We called Joanna (a Hands On girl in Kiev) and met up with her for the day. It was then time for shopping and my parents racked up! I just stood back and held the bags. The three of us girls had to leave early so we could catch the train back to Poltava. Saying bye was hard for everyone, especially my parents. The train ride was interesting. We rode first class so we were in a booth type thing with 3 other people, a dog, and a floral arrangement. The dog spend a good bit of time sitting on my feet. We got home and went straight to bed for some much needed rest.

The three of us and Joanna in front of St. Michael's.