Hi! These are from back in March during Nauryz. These are clips of the horse riding games that you can see. Kokbar (imagine polo but with a goat carcass...
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Aimee Barbeau
sobeauho33
Aug 10, 2007 3:11 pm
I think that getting a service contract is a bad idea because you never know where your site will be in K-stan. There are some companies where their service ...
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chap821
Aug 16, 2007 3:18 am
Hey everyone, Somehow I managed to avoid finding this group until just a few days ago thanks to Jay. Apparently, I'm an idiot. Anyway, I'm really looking...
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Jay Chen
kspince
Aug 16, 2007 3:46 am
1. You will be invited to lots of formal events, graduations, weddings, etc. so I would say "formal clothes" is necessary. While a full suit isn't necessary,...
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Matt Graber
graberpitt
Aug 16, 2007 5:49 am
As far as the sleeping pad/bag situation is concerned, I'm bringing a blanket and a mat/pad thing that rolls out and has been used for exercising and yoga type...
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Mekamorph
Aug 16, 2007 3:29 pm
You're not the only late-comer, Chris--I just remembered to join this group too. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone in DC, assuming my flight doesn't get...
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Casey Meyering
casey_m99
Aug 17, 2007 8:55 am
Does anyone know if they use the same batteries in Kazakhstan as over here (e.g. AA, AAA, 9V, Cs and Ds, so on and so forth?) Thanks!!!...
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Ramsey, Karen
kareneramsey...
Aug 17, 2007 9:10 am
They do use the same batteries. Some of the ones made in the region (China?) seem to be off size slightly (larger or smaller than our standard AA Duracells)...
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chap821
Aug 17, 2007 4:02 pm
Thanks for the responses guys. I hope everyone's packing is going well (if you're more prepared than I am, you are done with it already). Everyone travel...
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zachscheid
Aug 17, 2007 4:33 pm
In terms of bringing over a small, initial supply of supplemental money - what seems to be the best bet? Cash, travelers Checks, how available are atms?...
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Matthew Turner
inthehat9
Aug 18, 2007 1:30 am
I recommend bringing over some cash, although Peace Corps does furnish you with a initial stipend to cover your expenses when your at stageing and as you...
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mbelsh01
Aug 18, 2007 1:31 am
As an FYI I just called our hotel. They told me there are no shuttle services that take you to the Holiday Inn Georgetown. He said people just take cabs and...
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Jeffrey Mason
swedelutheran
Aug 18, 2007 2:01 am
I'm coming in via train at Union Station so I could potentially walk, but if its hot, which it probably will be, I'll probably just catch a cab - other than...
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Ramsey, Karen
kareneramsey...
Aug 18, 2007 7:47 am
Maher, If you are flying into National Airport you can take the metro (blue line) to Foggy Bottom and walk from there or take a cab from the station to the...
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tinkerbelle41385
tinkerbelle4...
Aug 18, 2007 2:34 pm
Just so you know, it is highly unfeasible to walk from Union Station to the Holiday Inn in Georgetown, although a cab should run you approximately $12-15. And...
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carolinasun101
Aug 18, 2007 4:17 pm
hello! i hope everyone is finding there last few days to be pretty wonderful - however you choose to spend them. and i'm looking forward to meeting all of...
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chap821
Aug 18, 2007 9:13 pm
I have a follow-up to the baggage concern question. Am I correct in thinking we are allowed two checked bags (each under 50 lbs.), one carry-on/stow-away, and...
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Jeffrey Mason
swedelutheran
Aug 19, 2007 12:22 am
I too have one of those wheeled duffels and I don't expect any problems... I've seen way bigger bags go through without extra fees... You should find in the...
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Marianne
sentrosi13
Aug 19, 2007 1:04 am
Neither of my bags are wheeled, but it looks like I may wind up with two checked bags. Is this an issue for anyone else? On the one hand, I'm within the...
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sanjaysrik
Aug 20, 2007 5:02 pm
Hi my name is Sanjay. About 4 years ago I was going through exactly what you are all dealing with now. I am a Kaz-13. I met up with one of your group with whom...
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Jennie Jarvis
jennie_jarvi...
Aug 20, 2007 10:49 pm
Hey Everyone, I know most people might not be immediately on email, but my dad has decided to start a "support group" for friends and family of us Kaz19 folks....
Could someone on a PC contact list please confirm when they get the email that everyone got to KZ? THANKS -Kienan...
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Ramsey, Karen
kareneramsey...
Aug 22, 2007 1:05 pm
Everyone is still en route somewhere. Arrival is still nearly 5 hours away. A safe arrival e-mail will be sent tomorrow morning by 10 am, Kazakhstan time. ......
Reminder from: kaz19 Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kaz19/cal Orientation and move to Host Family at Training Site Saturday August 25, 2007 All Day...
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kaz19@yahoogroups.com
Aug 26, 2007 5:47 pm
Reminder from: kaz19 Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kaz19/cal recover from jet lag and explore community with HF Sunday August 26, 2007 12:00 pm -...
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kaz19@yahoogroups.com
Aug 27, 2007 5:42 pm
Reminder from: kaz19 Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kaz19/cal Language and Tech Training Begin! Monday August 27, 2007 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm All...
