Sunday was a really nice day, all in all.
We had our morning visit with Veronika out in the yard at the orphanage and the repetitive nature of our visits, I believe, are comforting to her as they are to all two-year olds, who enjoy the predictability of having the same toys and games to play with from one day to the next. I will say that when it’s time to go back into the orphanage with her group, she does not resist at all, she actually goes straight in to join them, just a quick turn to wave and off she goes.
By the way…..the hat – not my idea, she is attached to this thing and it is very special to her. I bought her a new one, but she freaks out when I try to put it on her – so for now the purple hat will remain. I will work on the switch soon enough but it is cold for her so she really needs something on her head.
Our afternoon started with the Arkalyk Museum first and Khabiba was a very knowle
dgeable guide who has clearly given this tour before. Then we went with Khabiba and her husba
nd, Aidir for a drive out to the airport that has been closed for many years now. It’s a tradition in Arkalyk that they drive to the airport for special occasions, wedding pictures, or when visitors are in from out of town. It was a cool sunny day and we cruised out to the airport through this big sky country. It felt good to be out and about, taking pictures and having fun.
We stopped for another view on the top of one of hills made by the bauxite mining and for another tradition – cold beer and smoked cheese (it’s also their version of lovers lane). I had to take a picture of Tom on this hilltop, of course there we were and his blackberry rings. It was a client calling, in this case someone who Tom is also very close to personally who was just checking in to see how our trip is going. A really nice gesture and many of you have seen my series of Tom on the telephone – soon to be a flip book.
Anyway – we are well. Had
a good day. Missed the Sunday Styles section, Aidan of course and yes I admit it – Starbucks, but otherwise we are just great!
1 comment:
You guys look great. Veronika looks so happy too. I like the hat...a little wild but I like it!
I know making the decision to stay or go is very hard but I loved our time together and the improvements Sophie made were huge.
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