Well since we really can't post too much about our girl today we thought we would give you a little tour of the city of her birth. We were taken by our interpretor and our coordinator on a little tour of Kyzylorda today. Size wise think of a tour of Saskatoon (population wise) and a small town (Cochrane/Canmore) area wise.
This first photo is of me in front of the first monument we have visited. This monument is to a Kazak historian who documented the life of the Kazak people. This monument is across the street from a big river that runs near Kyzylorda. I can't remember the name of the river right now but you can look it up if you want (google maps).
This second photo is of the world war II monument. In this one you might be able to notice that the eternal flame that is suppose to be burning in the center of it is out. It is too costly to pay for the petrol needed to keep this flame going so they let it burn out. Not shown in this photo is the two artillery pieces (big guns) flanking it. It has the dates on either side of the tower and the old Soviet star on the top.
Since we don't get to visit the little one tomorrow we will post more of our city pics then. We also might be taken to a Russian Orthodox church...again. We liked it so much the first time we are going back again...more on that tomorrow.
If any of you want to call us we now have a SIM card for our cellphone. We are unsure how to internationally call here but the number for our phone is...
8-777-613-37-02
Miss you all. We hope things are going well in your guys' lives. Keep the comments coming...besides visits with the girl it is all we look forward to.
5 comments:
good morning/evening :)
i am sure the wee one will be feeling better in no time. :)
enjoy your tours. i am sure that it is cool.
sending love and good thoughts to all three of you.
:)
Top of the Evenin' My kids, if Little One is any thing like the rest of the family, sleep is the way to go. The town looks interesting. Enjoy the tour. Prayers and thoughts are always with you three. Mom & Dad
Thanks for the update. It was so difficult not to receive any news yesterday. I don't know how often we checked the web. Don't feel that you have to blog everyday though. Since "the little one" came down last Thursday with the cold, she should feel much better by this coming Thursday. We will try to figure out how to reach your cell phone later tonight. Love to all three of you, Nana and Opa.
Hey Andrew and Nadine,
I am sure you missed your visits with the munchkin, but I am pleased that you get to see a bit of her country. The photos were neat. Hopefully she will be feeling better today - how are Mum and Dad doing with their colds? Love reading about your daily activities - keep them coming. Love to all.
We are praying for you over here in Tilbury.
I am sure you know you are loved by all and our thoughts are with you.
I sure enjoy reading your entries too.
Keep us posted.
Love to you both and the baby
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