Headin' East

We're packed and about to go to bed for a good 5 hours of rest before we head out to the airport. Our at 'home' itinerary includes doctor check-ups, speaking to 6 groups, shopping for supplies and hopefully some rest. Jim is looking forward to trimming the trees, Liz is eager to see green, and we're both excited to hug our daughter and walk the dog. A trip to the coast is necessary for some lung therapy and family time, actually a luxury for which we are grateful and very much looking forward to. At this point the plan is to board a jet bound for Asia again on  April Fool's Day.

Cost of Vodka v/s Juice

One of the causes of alcoholism in Mongolia -
0.75 liters of Vodka = $4.89.   0.75 liters of Martinell's juice = $6.09

Take a Look!

Liz is starting a new blog. You can find it at:

StreamsintheDesertJewelry.blogspot.com

It highlights her work with women at the Streams in the Desert project.
You are not yet able to buy products from this site but it will give you a taste of what she is up to.
If you see something you'd like to buy you can e-mail Liz directly at:

Lizardgym@gmail.com

We'd like to hear if you know of stores who would like to purchase Streams jewelry.
Streams also works with men who struggle with alcoholism. The guys have a leather workshop where they make wallets, computer bags, book covers and the like. A women's sewing project is also just beginning. We'll cover more of everything on this blog in the future.