March 17
For the last day or two, many people have been out cleaning the streets in preparation for Nauryz (pronounced Nours), the Muslim New Year celebration on March 22nd. Taraz is a very nice city, unfortunately this would easily be overlooked by foreigners because of all the trash in the streets. They need to create a better trash service and then really push civic pride in keeping the town clean. If you just ignore the trash, it’s a nice place. We were excited to see they are cleaning up.
Nauryz is a national holiday and there’s a big celebration. There’ll be many activities in the town square and we’re hoping that we’ll be able to take Vasya and Julia to the celebration. We’re not sure if that will be allowed, but we thought we’d ask. There are feasts during this celebration, with any luck our lovely rooster friend will “actively” participate in one of these feasts!
Right now our court date is set for March 23rd but like most things here, that’s subject to change. At some point after that, we’ll bring Vasya and Julia to our flat here in the center of the city. Then we’re planning to visit the museums and some of the tourist sites. We think Vasya and Julia have seen some of these places but we thought it would be nicer to visit them as a family so we’re waiting for the time when we can go together.
Yesterday we had a nice visit. We spent some time watching the Russian “Finding Nemo” we purchased at the Gross market. That was interesting! Our translator asked us many questions about what “Crush” the sea turtle was saying. We tried to explain that he was talking in American slang. She especially liked “Dude” and was trying to figure out when she could say that to someone!
It’s interesting (and sad) that their perception of America is what they see on music videos and hear in music. The other night we saw a segment of a Madonna video on the news and we were embarrassed. We’ve explained to our translator that most Americans do not act that way or talk using language the “rappers” use. And most Americans find that behavior and language inappropriate. The good news is that the children from the orphanage don’t see the music videos and don’t hear American music, so Vasya and Julia are pretty much oblivious to it.
Well, Brooke is anxious to write on her blog so that’s all for today.
Wendy
Nauryz is a national holiday and there’s a big celebration. There’ll be many activities in the town square and we’re hoping that we’ll be able to take Vasya and Julia to the celebration. We’re not sure if that will be allowed, but we thought we’d ask. There are feasts during this celebration, with any luck our lovely rooster friend will “actively” participate in one of these feasts!
Right now our court date is set for March 23rd but like most things here, that’s subject to change. At some point after that, we’ll bring Vasya and Julia to our flat here in the center of the city. Then we’re planning to visit the museums and some of the tourist sites. We think Vasya and Julia have seen some of these places but we thought it would be nicer to visit them as a family so we’re waiting for the time when we can go together.
Yesterday we had a nice visit. We spent some time watching the Russian “Finding Nemo” we purchased at the Gross market. That was interesting! Our translator asked us many questions about what “Crush” the sea turtle was saying. We tried to explain that he was talking in American slang. She especially liked “Dude” and was trying to figure out when she could say that to someone!
It’s interesting (and sad) that their perception of America is what they see on music videos and hear in music. The other night we saw a segment of a Madonna video on the news and we were embarrassed. We’ve explained to our translator that most Americans do not act that way or talk using language the “rappers” use. And most Americans find that behavior and language inappropriate. The good news is that the children from the orphanage don’t see the music videos and don’t hear American music, so Vasya and Julia are pretty much oblivious to it.
Well, Brooke is anxious to write on her blog so that’s all for today.
Wendy
posted by The Petersons at 10:05 PM
3 Comments:
Russ & Wendy
It is 6:00 AM just had a nice visit with you on the blog. I'am
praying you get some quality time with Jack & Julia out side the childrens center. If you get a chance take a picture of Taraz, and post it.Got to get ready for work.
Love and Prayers
Papa Jack
Hi, it's Kelly Harris, Gretchen's friend from Fort Wayne, we met at her wedding, my daughter, Harper is from China. I cried reading your journal entry of the first time you saw your children. I know exactly how you feel, when Harper was brought into the room, along with 14 other babies, I picked her out immediately. I knew it was fate when I read that your son wants to be called "Jack"!!!! I'm sure Papa is thrilled about that. I love checking your site everyday for updates. Adoption truly is a miracle, keep the updates coming.
Kelly & Harper Harris
Hey Wendy - did you see my posting about getting the address for the boys woodworking training center?
Jay
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