The fist picture is a women sweeping the ground along a street, the brooms are all homemade. These women are everywhere and they don't believe in using rakes. The second picture is of Andrei and his friend Dylan. Dylan and his parents are from Portland, Oregon and they are adopting an infant girl. Andrei and Dylan dancing! - DAVE

Andrei in his new bathrobe and traditional " Kazakh " hat. He likes to dance after taking a bath. - DAVE

You do anything you can to keep them occupied, that is Denise, Andrei and Vera!! - DAVE
 

Karaganda, the city where the orphanage is located, is in the heart of the coal mining region of Kazakhstan. The entire city, both public and private structures, is heated by a public coal-fired hot water heating system. The pipes are visible above the ground in many places. They are a total eyesore!! The first two photos are along a public street accessing several large residential buildings. I think the St Stephen's youth group could do a better job constructing a roadway. The third picture is a statue that was erected in honor of the pioneers of the coal mining industry. - DAVE

Amusement Park: a humbling experience!

Three pictures of the apartments that surround the orphanage. The court yards between the buildings contain playgrounds in various states of repair. We found one that Andrei likes to visit.  - DAVE

The first two pictures are of the orphanage.
One picture of myself and Vera.
One picture of Andrei and a playmate.
The kids are amazing!!!!
We miss everyone.

Dave, Denise, Andrei & Vera
 

 

 

Two pictures of Andrei & his playmates at the orphanage. Two photos of Andrei & his roomates at snack time during the afternoon. I will take more photos of Vera the next few days.

Peace,
Dave

The first set of five pictures.

Dave and Andrei Charles

Andrei's Bedroom

May 16.  Local Theater

Some playground pictures:

Vera....

Vera and caregivers

...and a few from Schenectady

Denise