Journal Tsunayoshi's Journal: Back in the USA 2
Well, got back to the US about 2 weeks ago from my trip. 28 days in a former Soviet state. Kyrzygstan is one of the former states that actually benefited from the Communist state, as they really have nothing of value within their boundaries. Russians have most of what wealth remains, everything in the capital city at least was very corrupt, and the Kyrgyz peoples (as in the ethnic group) are not all that well off. The neighboring country of Kazahkstan has a ton of oil within their borders that they now own and that country is flowing with wealth. The event I supported this year in Bishkek is 99% likely to be held next year in the new Kazahkstan capitol of Astana, which is great for a techie because their simulation center is top of the line. At some point I might post links to photos of the bulding I worked in for a month, but they were still drilling holes and running power/networks when we showed up.
I was sick the first week there, as in the hit the bathroom every 10 minutes kind of sick. 1st week was extremely boring, but when some more people showed up for later stages of the event, we ended up with a very good drinking team. I drank more beer in the middle 2 weeks than I had drunk previously this year. Luckily for us a little hole in the wall outdoor cafe/bar was right across the street from hotel, so we only had to cross one dangerous street to make it to the rooms. There was tons of good food everywhere, I just got sick a lot from something. Lots of lamb, 3/4 of my meals were some sort of lamb dish just because I never get to eat it here in the states. Ate once at a killer italian restaurent, I had veal in a gorgonzola sauce, and had some curry in an Indian restaurant, but most food was native dishes.
Amazing things happen when one is gone for a month. I am about to have a massive life event of a very good nature occur, but I will post about that later as some people who could be affected by it know about my
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Hmmm...you're planning on robbing a bank?
Nice that yer back home safe and sound. Hope your toilet visits lessen dramatically. ;-)
Cheers,
Ethelred
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Now I shall just have to settle for something less dramatic.