Taxi

 

This is our mostly faithful taxi. 

We have been using this taxi for over a month. We discovered they were $5.00 cheaper per round trip to the orphanage and back, which doesn't sound like a lot, but times that by 30 days and we've already saved over $150! The orphanage is about a 20 minute drive one way from the orphanage, depending on who we get stuck behind and the weather conditions. We are thankful they were willing to cut us a deal and have been able to drive us wherever we need at anytime.

We have 2 drivers, Roma and Oleg. They are both in their mid to upper 20's and are really nice guys. Through our translator we have gotten to know a little about each of them, as they have learned about our story as well. 

We say this is our mostly faithful taxi because its a very old car and we've had a few occurrences when it would not start. Its funny because each time it happens it is with Oleg, the younger and seemingly not as car smart of the two drivers. The first time happened when Oleg came to pick us up to take us to the orphanage. It wouldn't even turn over so within a few minutes he was pushing us down the road to get it started.

The second time it happened when Oleg was picking us up from our visit at the orphanage. This time the car would turn over, but still not start. Oleg tried several different things but still couldn't get it to start. He finally called another taxi to drive out and get us. We finally suggested push starting it about the same time a group of 4 teenage boys were walking down the road. So the 4 boys pushed from behind (Oleg wouldn't let Matt help) and Oleg pushed from the driver's side door. We were thankful for the help as the roads in the village where the orphanage is are not cleared of snow. The car finally started as we neared the end of the road!

We especially love the way the taxi lights up at night, you know me, I love colors so this taxi is perfect for me! Ha! Roma laughed at me as I took a picture, but I wanted to remember our mostly faithful taxi, especially all lit up at night!