a periwinkle kitchen is cheery!
After arriving in Darhan we have been staying in the guest house (another apartment in the same complex). Each night we have had dinner with another member of the Darhan team- we feel very supported, welcomed and incredibly well fed. Our days have been filled with market runs, shopping and getting things together for our apartment.
On Thursday morning we began moving our bags from the guest house into our apartment. We were waiting for cabinets to be hung and a few other things. The walls are concrete so any drilling needs to be with a hammer drill and is quite large (no drywall- removing an wall paper here is a major task that involves re-plastering the walls). The worker’s drill did not have a plug, just two wires that the other worker held into the socket- welcome to Mongolia.
We now have internet access. We purchased a wireless card that basically fits into our USB port and acts like a cell phone for our computer. Its pretty fast and the best part is we don’t need to connect to any lines and can take it anywhere. At $300 US it isn’t cheap to start out with but its only $20 a month- they don’t have plans over here on cell phones or internet or cable. So the good news is we will be able to post pictures. There will be some that are out of order. The next week we will be at field forum so it will be about a week until we post again. Skype is up and working although the audio still has kinks so best to chat first to see if we are around. We can’t skype around the clock – its a 13 hour time difference.
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August 1, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Elizabeth Heredia
So, just wondering, has anyone tried to Skype around the clock yet?
Was Toby watching this new electrical scheme? It’s kinda amazing that you have internet access that is smoother than here, but such “interesting” electronics elsewhere.
Can you use “plastitac ” on the walls? Sounds a bit like Fischer Dorm.
Thanks for tolerating our questions–always happy to hear how you are.
August 6, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Christy Moore
Hello Mark and Cinda,
I just got onto this. Do you remember me? I am married to Steve Moore and we are at CrossWay in Kenosha.
Your email before you came to town was forwarded to me but to an old address that I just checked today (quite randomly too). But I did hear the sketches of your recent changes at a staff cookout in July.
This has to be brief today as my kids (3) are kind of losing it…but I just want to say that I hope to follow you during this journey. I lived in Kazakstan for 7 years before I came to TEDS and Mongolia has long been a dream of mine (to go and tell them of our news). So, when I heard about your move my heart was aflame with JOY and a tad bit of “I sure wish I was going too”. Seriously, we are more than content here but I do hope that one day He will send us far away again.
I should run make tacos for my hungry family.
I will be praying for you all and look forward to hearing all of your news.
Blessings,
Christy Moore
August 7, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Sharon Thomas
We’re glad you will soon be back home in Darhan. That probably still seems as strange to you as it does to us at this home in AR. Well, sorta home for a couple of more months anyway.
We look forward to trying to Skype you around the clock. No, seriously, we will attempt to allow you some sleep, if you will just keep us updated on what’s happening.
It was good to see that the Wahlens have arrived with their children, esp. Jack, since he’s Toby’s age. Do I see the same little boy twinkle in his eye as Toby’s? Even though they will be in UB, perhaps Annika can get some “mothering” time in with the girls while you are there.