We made it to Almaty on Sunday and Cam did very well on the plane. We hope this is indicative of how things will go on Wednesday. 
We took care of some paperwork once we got in and came to our apartment - which is absolutely wonderful. We feel like we've stepped into an IKEA catalog - a very contemporary and tasteful interior. It's bright, cheery, and centrally located. The water isn't stinky and we actually have a shower (we haven't had a real stand-up and don't get the whole bathroom wet shower since we left home). The only downside is the trek up to the 5th floor, but it's well worth the sore legs.Yesterday afternoon, we went took a cable car to Koktyub, at the top of a foothill in the mountains that surround Almaty. When we got up there, we discovered a beautiful parklike setting. There were some peacocks and chickens in a mini-zoo, a place for kids to play, sidewalk vendors selling souvenirs and 2 restaurants. We ate on the deck of one of the restaurants and watched the sunset. Very cool! Again, many people around us found Cameron to be enchanting and he was happy to oblige everyone with smiles and giggles.
This morning, we went to Cam's medical exam and he was issued a clean bill of health by the international physician that saw him. He's up to 8.56 kilos (18.8 lbs.) and 72 cm - which means he's put on another kilo since we took custody and he's grown 2 cm since he turned 8 months.
We checked out the Almaty version of the Tsum Store after the exam and bought still more souvenirs. We're still in the process of figuring out what to do with the afternoon once Cameron wakes from his nap.
Tuesday is the appointment at the Embassy and then we get ready to head out.
2 comments:
I hesitate to say whether it is the food Cam has eaten since moving in with his mom and dad or whether it is the love that goes with each spoonful that has caused this new growth. When you think about all the changes in his life as a result of this whole process it is truly amazing that he has handled it so well. In the short term, this must all be very confusing for him. I can't wait to meet him...and don't know what I'll do when I no longer have this wonderful blog to read every morning. Our love to all three of you. Dad and Marco
I agree with Tom. I too have become accustomed to reading your blog each day. You have allowed so many people to share in this life-changing process. We feel so close to the family you have become, the family we are anxious to meet when the last leg of your journey into "famlidom" is complete. Thank you so much for what you have shared. It will be so great to see you in your home. Uncle Dick
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