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Welcome to Karatau

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I took a picture of this sign in 1997.  It was first uploaded unto one of my old websites in 2000.  Now, if there is any site or social network page focusing on Karatau, you will most likely see this image.  Most people just do not realize that I took the photo.  I still got the negatives in the US. :-) … [Read more...] about Welcome to Karatau

Galina Petrova – US Peace Corps Kazakhstan

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During my two year service with the US Peace Corps in Kazakhstan, one of the most supportive Peace Corps staff that gave me a lot of support was Galina Petrova.  She was in charge of the library, resource center and travel.  I really enjoyed talking with her and could see why she was one of the most favorite Peace Corps staff in the country.  I gave her the Russian America … [Read more...] about Galina Petrova – US Peace Corps Kazakhstan

I am Kazakh

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I made a brief visit back in Karatau, Kazakhstan, in October, 1999, passing from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, heading to Talas, Kyrgyzstan.  I was allowed to spend a night in Karatau to visit my Kazakh host family.  It would be the last time I would see them.  Volodya, my Russian driver, and I dropped my Kyrgyz assistant, Aelita, off at the bus station in Taraz.  We both then headed to … [Read more...] about I am Kazakh

My Kazakh Host Brother and Sisters

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For two years they kept me company during my Peace Corps service in Karatau, Kazakhstan.  We even had sibling fights and arguments, especially Gulzhan (in the tanktop) and I.  It was an enjoyable two years.  Ulzhan (holding Diana in her arms, a little baby who chatted with me in English last year.) was a great cook but she left after the first year to study medicine in Almaty. … [Read more...] about My Kazakh Host Brother and Sisters