Tangled in Red Tape

Sorry I haven't updated in a few weeks, but we are in limbo for the moment. We were supposed to depart this Sunday, March 30. Unfortunately, our visas have not been issued yet because of some red tape.

We hope the delay will be resolved quickly and we'll depart in the next week or two. In the mean time, we are all packed and ready to go.

Packing for this trip has been an adventure in iteself... Chris and I are used to traveling very light, carry-ons only, but not this time! We are checking five bags-- one for each of us, including clothes for our daughter, plus an entire suitcase full of gifts. We had to pick out 16 gifts for the various caregivers, translators, drivers and other people who will be helping us during our stay in Kazakhstan.

I'll post again as soon as I have an update on our travel dates.