I’m glad so many of you enjoyed the observations that I shared yesterday. The next three in the “Surprises” category are all tied to the country’s soviet past (FYI: Soviet rule lasted from 1920 to 1991). Allow me to explain the connections. What’s Surprised Me: Centralized water/heaters:...
We have crossed the 60-day mark in Almaty—can you believe it? We are so entrenched in our routines that it feels like we’ve been here forever, and yet, the house still isn’t put together, nor is it running smoothly. My frustrations these days definitely stem from the house (lack of décor...
It’s hard to believe, but not-so-little-girl will be turning 12 on the 22nd! This year we’re opting out of a friend party since she’s still solidifying her new group (always tricky when your birthday falls just two months after arriving in a new place). However, we still...
One night, while Nick was off on a work trip, Nia and I decided to try out the hot dogs here. I don’t recall ever eating hot dogs at our prior posts (except one 4th of July when someone hand-carried them in a cooler from the U.S.). However, the meat here is of notable quality and...