Back in Almaty

Joe and Kathy (his mom) arrived OK in Almaty late Saturday night around 11:45pm their time. I didn't hear from him until just this morning (5:15pm Sunday over there) as they had some trouble dialing with the calling card.
When they arrived, Brogan was waiting in their hotel room with our translator who escorted him earlier in the day from Aktau. He was asleep and Joe said he did not wake up and actually slept throughout the remainder of the night. I'm glad they were able to get some sleep. I remember how tired I was that first night we arrived after that LONG trip!
They did not do much today. Kathy went out with our translator and the Canadian couple (they are back in Almaty also and staying at the same hotel). Joe was waiting at the room with Brogan when he called. Now they have to just pass the time the next 2 days until his medical exam Wednesday. I just hope all goes as planned and that this week goes by fast. I have plenty to keep me busy here with work and Bryson, so it should fly by.
Bryson and I had a nice low-key weekend. We went to dinner at a friend's and after church today went to my parent's house and swam in the pool. Bryson is like a little fish this year and just loves it! I hope Brogan likes the water as much as we all do.
I'll post again once I hear from Joe in the next few days.