Thanksgiving in Mongolia and more....

I'll be home in less than two weeks for the rest of the holiday season! 

Thanksgiving in Mongolia with Christy.  By the way, this was taken with one of those new Polaroid cameras.

 

ASU Thanksgiving in motion....

Mark and Kathleen carving the two turkeys that cost $93.00 each!  This was the first time for several of the Mongolians to eat turkey, and guess what, they really liked it:)

Recently, grades 2-5 went on a field trip to an international camp outside the city.  Below is a video of students and teachers dancing.

 

Somehow, I'm always in the presence of Nordstrom (right down the street from State Department Store).

Several weeks ago, I was honored to be a part of a Mongolian hair cutting ceremony for Boogii's little boy.  Everyone participates.  Please read the link about this important hair cutting tradition.

So handsome!!!

 



239th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Ulaanbaatar

The Few, The Proud, The Marines

Yesterday, I attended the first ever Marine Ball in Ulaanbaatar.  It was an honor to be a part of this!  About 160 people were present--including twenty from our school and many Mongolians from different walks of life.  It was amazing to see our two countries/cultures come together.  It made me proud to be an American.

I met the U.S. Ambassador Piper Campbell, Lt.Col. Ruth Pulaski (retired), and the eight marines who are stationed at the Embassy.  Please click on this link to learn more about the Marine Security Guard

I have added photos and two short videos that I think you'll really like.

Some of you know how much I love to dance--well, I danced until midnight and it was very fun!!!

Sometimes I'm really surprised at all the things I'm learning by being on this journey.

Mark, ASU middle school teacher married to Kathleen (next photo), also middle school teacher

Lt.Col. Ruth Pulaski

Hey, what can I say....

U.S. Ambassador Piper Campbell