The people that got us through

I realize that many of you had to go a full day without hearing from us. Sorry. We thought about posting after breakfast, but thought we would wait to let you in on our first round of doctor exams.

Yesterday we took it pretty easy. We ventured out to the market. Very interesting. I want to go back to take some photos. We then wandered down to the Central Department store. Nothing of interest really. Then back to the hotel for some Lost watching and a nap. We met Jamie & Suzanne for dinner. We decided to eat at Scalini's the Italian restaurant in town. Great place. Good food and the waitress was very formal. Of course we were in jeans, but that didn't seem to matter.

Today we had breakfast at our favorite cafe and then hiked down to the river. When I say hike I mean it. We counted the steps on the way back up. 222 in all. Yikes!! We did go into the blue church this morning. We didn't have the energy to make the trek yesterday. I am still a little bummed about that.

So onto those doctor visits. The first was the narcologist. We sat in her cozy little office and she asked us questions. Then we were onto the Psychiatrist. Where we were dubbed "mentally fit."

After that clinic we headed off to the the dreaded blood draw. We did this at a Regional Clinic. Let's say that it was quite the people watching experience.

We did get a call from our friend Galina. She is planning on coming to the hotel tomorrow after our doctor appointments. We can't wait to see her. Hopefully she will be up for helping us with some shopping.

Yes family!! I am eating. We stopped at the little grocery and picked up some meat and cheese. Quite yummy I might add. That has served as our "lunch" so far. Very filling. I will also say that the little cakes and such are delicious too. Good thing we have an entirely empty suitcase for the return trip! ;)

Well all... take care. We'll let you know how the rest of the doctor visits go.