Here are some pictures from my walk:
Day 6 of bonding. Another great day. Last night we had a thunderstorm, it seemed to clear the air a little and bring us some cooler weather. We played indoor for a little bit, but then we had Roman try on a new shirt and his new cap. We wanted to go outside since it's nice weather. We had to discipline Roman a little because he threw his cap on the floor. I showed him the bubbles which he LOVES and motioned we go outside. I pointed to the cap he threw and told him don't throw in Russian. So he got the cap and put it on. I held out my hand for him to give it to me. Then I showed him the bubbles and we went outside. The 'boys' kicked the balls around on the playground, then Roman wanted to show us the apple tree. Then he wanted to eat the apples, so I distracted him with the bubbles. I tell him that Mama holds the bottle and then he blows the bubbles, he wants to do everything himself. He likes to make shooting noises when the bubbles hit the ground...he is ALL boy, let me tell you!
We left the one playground and started to head to another but he saw his group coming out, I don't think he wants us to be around his group, he tries to avoid them when we are with him. So we end up at another playground where there are 2 kids about his age but with health problems. One is playing in the playhouse and he is sweet with the other boy and gives him a kiss. He didn't like it when the other boy took one of his balls though. It will take time for him to learn to share when he gets home.
So for the rest of the time, we stayed outside with Roman, he had a good time.
This evening after we took afternoon naps, we checked out a couple of stores down the street from the hotel on Dostyk. Then we went to dinner at Assorti which Tatyana recommended. We both had the chicken shashlik which is like chicken kebobs and grilled vegetables. We walked around on Dostyk before going back to our hotel.
4 comments:
Sounds like a great day with lovely outdoor experiences. Must be good to get some fresh air and feel comfortable doing so in a new land! I was thinking -- can Roman's athleticism be directed to dance -- as I know you are at the dance studio most often! ;-)
Steph
I have just gotten to catch up on your last several days of adventure with your little one and I am so happy for you all. It is so sweet to hear how Roman prefers his parents to others. And the pictures....yes, they were a tease!
:)
Love and Prayers,
Janie
Vicariously, there is so much about your current experiences that we love to read about.
The trips to Panfilov Park, etc...you should also go to Gorky Park (i.e. the Zoo & rest of the park) for another day's expedition - absolutely fascinating.
The local food outlets that cost a fraction of what "foreigners" have to pay in things like "Irish pubs". And so much more fun.
And how about the Cafe Keruen in Zhibek Zholy (close to Tsum) for sturgeon shashlyk and the Georgian cheese bread?
And then there is Govinda's - the Hare Krishna vegetarian restaurant (reasonably close to Tsum). Where else in the world could one experience that?
Almaty is/was such a wonderful city.
And we love reading about your experience.
And your new family...simply wonderful!
Much love from this part of the world.
Just beautiful! ENjoy your trip! You will be home before you know it!
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