Today was a much better day! Though bitterly cold. Though I hear that it is much colder back home in KC than it is here in Moscow. We went to the Moscow Zoo today. It is smack dab right in the middle of the city. Just one metro stop away from us. Since it was so cold a lot of animals were in their "homes" but we still got to see a lot of wildlife and Camden loved it. The only negative I would have of it, is the buildings that we could go in and see the warmer climate animals, such as giraffes, elephants, monkeys, etc, the building smelled HORRIBLE! Makes me realize how good the ventilation at our own zoo is, to avoid that horrible smell.
Afterwards we went to lunch at Burger King right across the street, Camden was starving. We got someone who spoke English so I braved ordering a chicken sandwich with no mayo. I hate all things condiments, and when I got my sandwich, it was pretty funny. They had taken a sandwich that had already been made, and just wiped the mayo off of it! LOL, too funny, I ate it anyway!
For dinner we splurged and went to TGIFridays, and Randy was pretty bummed that his Jack Daniels Chicken was the equivalent of $20 here. So he and Camden split chicken fingers, and I got the blackened chicken pasta. The chicken was excellent, the pasta, not so much. It was very bland and had no flavor at all. Afterwards we skyped with my mom, and got Camden off to bed.
Now for the help part, we are at a stand still on what to get our two male coordinators for gifts. We have a friend who is coming back on Monday to finish her adoption with is, and is willing to pick up something for us, but we are at a loss! Help, what did you get your male coordinators? Or male anybody, translator, driver. Just something for a man. Have a great day!
Denise
A Year of Change
2 years ago
We ended up just giving our male coordinator in Moscow cash as I was expecting a woman and had purchased a gift here in the states before leaving. He was so very appreciative of it, and I'm without a doubt more so than if we'd purchased a gift. I've heard of others giving wallets, hats, travel mugs, etc. for the guys.
ReplyDeleteOur male driver collected shot glasses so we got him a Phillies one. He was also a big tea drinker. Our agency helped us out with ideas.
ReplyDeleteOn our first trip, we asked if there was anything he would like us to bring back from the states on our next trip. He asked for Centrum vitamins. Apparently they are really pricey there and he uses them to give to his friends :) He told us several times that everyone was on a health kick and not to give sweets. I also know that someone gave him an electric toothbrush and he was thrilled with it!
I'm sure I was of no help to you :) Email your agency or give cash:)
we gave a leather wallet and some cash in it
ReplyDeleteNot there yet, but definitely taking note of the suggestions. I've read a lot of posts about wallets/cash, but personal items are great if you know more about the person.
ReplyDeleteSports hats or jerseys. Our coordinators loved the Caps hats we brought. . .
ReplyDeleteWe gave both our male drivers some extra cash.
ReplyDeleteI went to Burlington Coat Factory (don't know if they have those where you are) and found a gift set with a watch, tie, nice pen, and I think one had a key chain. That's what we are taking for our driver and one of our coordinators.
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