Holidays

Well it looks like we are at least 3 weeks away from travel. Last Fri was the cut off date to receive our LOI (letter of invitation to travel) before the holidays set in. We did not receive it. Kazakhstan and the U.S.A both celebrate several holidays during the next few weeks. Meaning one or more of the government offices are closed.
So we are having a "make shift" holiday season. Since we didn't think we would be here we have not decorated. And everyone has made their plans around us not being here. It should be an interesting Christmas this year.