We just wrapped up our second weekend in Almaty. It was equal parts socializing and unpacking. The kitchen was our main focus and I’m pleased with how it turned out. There’s still a lot of house left to organize and decorate, but having the kitchen functional makes a huge...
If you’ve been around me for any amount of extended time, you know that when I’m in a good mood, I generally do one of three things: sing, hum or whistle. Half the time, I don’t even realize I’m doing it, it’s just a happiness by-product. So, yesterday I was...
Today I want to tell you a bit about the complex process involved in getting our things from here to there. As many of you may remember, each post we’re given a certain amount of poundage that we can bring with us. The poundage falls into three categories–hand carry...
Our hike on Saturday was so enjoyable that we opted to venture out again on Sunday. We’ve noticed that Kazakhs are late risers, which makes mornings the perfect time to go out exploring. This time, our destination was Kok Tobe (literally, blue hill), a 3500 ft mountain at the edge of town...