We were invited on thursday by a local family to join them at a nearby lakeside retreat for a feast, Kazak style. The parents of our very own Nantucket connection, Yershan, invited us and their close friends for kabobs and traditional Kazak dishes. Guests included the head of northern Kazakhstan's customs police, a former Kazak wrestling olympian, and high-ranking police. Lots of eating, laughing and funny comments regarding communism, democracy, and the KGB. Former Pres. Clinton was definately the most popular of US politicians. Big laughs after Leith asked why they all could get off work on this particular day during the work week.
In the early afternoon, we started with a most traditional Kazak meal (including horse prepared several ways: roasted, sausage and smoked...think good pot roast). Many toasts were made in our honor and they were very supportive of our adoption and Leith's pregnancy. We ate in the log cabin while it rained lightly. Delicious. We finished eating, the rain tapered off, then we strolled along the lake and rested on some swings.
Not long after, we began round 2. Chicken and lamb kabobs on the outside BBQ under a great outdoor firepit/picnic area. Honey cake and tea to finish. We had to head back to Petro, about 20 min. away, to get Leith back to bed before she was completely exhausted, so we unfortunately missed the evening sauna. Overall, a great experience that we will not forget.
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