I did not realize that the school I helped survive as an English school in Taraz, Kazakhstan, has turned 15 years old as of last April (2013). I am surprised, I forgot about this school until today when I Googled it. They did a nice flash mob video for the school: [youtube="http://youtu.be/e_-VIZHjgVQ"] … [Read more...] about Rose Kaplan School – Taraz, Kazakhstan
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My Second Kazakh Host Family – Orazimbetovs
This is my second Peace Corps Host Family, the Orazibetovs. They had their hands full dealing with me since I am, umm, a big trouble maker common for young Americans living overseas for the first time. I really miss them and hope to see them at least one more time in my life time. … [Read more...] about My Second Kazakh Host Family – Orazimbetovs
My First Kazakh Host Family – Peace Corps Kazakhstan
This was my first Kazakh host family during my Peace Corps training in Kapchagai, Kazakhstan. Unfortunately I only spent a couple months with them so I forgot who they were after I left. We lost touch in 1999 when I left Kazakhstan. … [Read more...] about My First Kazakh Host Family – Peace Corps Kazakhstan
Kapchagai, Kazakhstan (1997)
Here is a photo from memory lane. I am with my Kazakh host sister in Kapchagai, Kazakhstan, during my Peace Corps Pre-Service Training. Amazing, look how skinny I was at that time. :-) … [Read more...] about Kapchagai, Kazakhstan (1997)
Taraz, Kazakhstan (2012)
Taraz was the biggest city next to my Peace Corp's site of Karatau in Kazakhstan back in 1997-1999. I was surprised to see how much it has changed since I left. Here is a video from last summer. … [Read more...] about Taraz, Kazakhstan (2012)