The last supper, but only the beginning

quotes of the day:

"gurrrrrrlls! breakfest!" (artyem, our lovely student host who left us today!!! whhhaaaaaa!!!)

This morning we were greeted by another wonderful breakfast. Then we listened intently to a woman who was, IS, the vice mayor of Khariv/coordinator of social volunteers. She spoke a lot, and we learned what volunteers here do, and she told us about her days being a causac group member. She also organizes volunteers dealing with issues ranging from poverty to disabilities.
And afterwards, we made our way over to an institution where mentally disabled children are taught even though others say they can't be taught. There was a small performance put on by some of the children followed by a tour of the facilities. There was a clear emphasis put on the art and personal growth of the children.
Then, we were off to lunch at the mall, but we all thought we were getting pizza today for lunch,(granted those of you in america are probably thinking, ewwww not more pizza) which at this point, sounded just amazing to us. But we had a wonderful lunch nonetheless where we again pointed to pick food.
Then, we split into groups to do the shopping!, which was in a mall. This basically meant that there were quite a few shops similar to that of america, at least when in terms of clothing. So shopping was not very successful, as there were not many nice trinket shops there to take our money. but we were not all frowns as there was wonderful gelattos there.
but then,
We came back to the hotel and theres a very nice dinner waiting for us.
So we ate with Volodymir and the students who would be coming (to you) in may as well as PeterMinko. It was all very lovely.
They once again showered us with their wonderful gifts and we all discussed what it is they would like to do when they come to America. They mentioned that they were interested in meeting with different administrators, visiting the zoo and aquariums, as well as perhaps, night clubbing?? :]
We would LOVE any suggestions you have!
There was more exchanging of emails and we even saw the Ukrainian version of facebook.
It is quite unfortunate that we have to leave but we look forward to seeing the students in the USA.
And then we all went to bed.
its our last night sleeping here!!! :[ NOOOOO!!!!
(hi mr. mangas!)

-Rob, Elizabeth, and Alex