August 27, 2006 (LeAnne's birthday)

(Here we are in a market in Almaty last week)

Hello, friends & family! We finally have an Internet connection again and should have for at least the next few days. We have returned from Arkalyk and are safe and sound back in Kostanay. However, it is 1:30am on Sunday morning and I am worn out, so I will post again tomorrow with more details on our travels. Please join me in wishing LeAnne a Happy Birthday today (8/27)! Don