This is very helpful to keep your nose moist in Almaty. I forgot to buy some in Saigon. I found a Russian equivalent at a local pharmacy luckily. Posted from WordPress for Android … [Read more...] about Vaseline in Almaty
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Altel 4G is awesome
After getting fed up with my slow ADSL line at my house, I decided to get 4G. Altel provides a 4G router for 9990 Tenge or roughly $66 USD that includes one month free unlimited. I have to pay 4500 Tenge ($30 USD) afterwards (which is covered in my contract). Just look at the local speed tests below: The second test for the Altel 4G kicks butt. I … [Read more...] about Altel 4G is awesome
Humidifier for my room
The air is a bit dry for me in Almaty when compared to the tropical air in Vietnam. I wake up in the middle of the night normally since my nose is dry. I am thirsty too, more then normal. Yes Almaty is not dry in comparison to Karatau, my old Peace Corps site, or northern Kazakhstan but it is still dry to me. This humidifier I bought for about $75 USD should help make … [Read more...] about Humidifier for my room
-9 C outside and still snowing
I have to head to Mega today to get a humidifier. Today will be one of the coldest days for me in a long with a high of just - 6 C. Thank God for my good warm clothes. It is still snowing lightly soon. Below are some pictures from my apartment. Posted from WordPress for Android … [Read more...] about -9 C outside and still snowing
Back in snowy Almaty
Flight lasted 8 hours. Still short when comparing flying back to the US. As we were landing I noticed all the snow on the ground. Arghh. It was snowing as I got home but oddly enough I do not feel cold... Yet. Took some shots at my apartment building. Posted from WordPress for Android … [Read more...] about Back in snowy Almaty