A day without Taylor...

So this is what happens when we are without the ability to see our Taylor! There are no visits on Sundays so we are having some serious withdrawls...





It is really hot here in Astana today. Tony and I have decided to go out and explore a little bit. We have walked through the park so far and went to "linner" at the Derby Grill. It is a great place! The have pub food so we were able to have a steak sandwich and a club. We were able to have a "book picnic" in the park this afternoon. We just laid there relaxing for a while.

A few nights ago we had the opportunity to walk around more of Astana. We found a nice little gift shop with some authentic Kazakh items. We were very excited to find a beautiful doll for Taylor that we hope will always remind her of her heritage. The doll represents the dress of the early Kazakh settlers. The same clothes are still worn today for ceremonial purposes. We saw several dressed in similar attire on City Day, a celebration of the anniversary of Astana becoming the capital of Kazakhstan. We can't wait to put it in her room at home!