February 15
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In which we learn that heeding Kazak traditions do pay off.

First we tied the knot.  Then we tied up some loose ends.  A few weeks ago we tied a hankie to a bush in Burabay. 

You may remember from our entry on January 23 that we visited the beautiful lake of Burabay.  One of the Kazak customs is to tie a piece of cloth to a bush on one of their hills in hopes of someday returning.

Sometimes it's sooner rather than later.

Not a lot was different this trip, but we have some new pictures to share.  Today we'll let them tell you a million words.
Elmer and Heidi (aka Jim Connolly) enjoy their day
This is one of the trees where people tie ribbons to symbolize their hope of coming back.
A Kazakh family visiting Burabay asked when we would be delivering their pictures to their hotel.
Stone statues mark the site where the three "juses?" "jutes?"... tribes were united into one in ancient Kazakhstan.
Can you see the porcupine lying on his back in this picture?
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Industrious Lyuba not only babysits, she also teaches Owen how to solve the crossword puzzle in Russian.
Owen models his new Sebacca outfit.
Like his parents, Owen longs for the sweet taste of freedom.
The Burabay group included (l. to r.) Donn, Robin, Mike and Lisa McCall, Adrienne and Jim Connolly, Inna and Oleg.