The Saturday after Thanksgiving

On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Peace Corps puts on a Thanksgiving for the volunteers and any, and all, Americans in Mongolia. What “other Americans” are in Mongolia?  Embassy and Consulate people, and few religious groups and some English teachers (many ReturnPCVs). It was held in an apartment complex’s “group room”. Sorry, I’ve never lived in an apartment fancy enough to have one, so I don’t know the real name.  It was really nice. It was potluck style and some people have mastered cooking without all their favorite ingredients.  This one girl made a bacon-pasta salad, and then mixed it with a green salad. It sounds odd, but it was delicious. It was also the first time I’ve ever had bacon in mashed potatoes. It was awesome! I don’t love bacon, but wow. (Yes, I do realize both of my favorite dishes have bacon in them)There was also an amazing green bean casserole. I honestly couldn’t tell you what was in it besides green beans and cheese. Perhaps that is all you need.

Unfortunately, Mr. Turkey could not be found in Mongolia this year, so we had boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead. It was still a treat. There are only thighs and legs where I live and they don’t seem to have much meat on them. 

I was having so much fun, I forgot to take pictures!!!

M23 Healthies
(minus one; plus Ned's head)

Our Country Director giving a Thanksgiving speech.



These are articles that have been passed down through the years.
The Christmas sweater is from a M11;
the tiara is from a M20 (for girls);
and the bow tie, I don't seem to remember anything about.

 

Eating pizza in UB's DoDo Pizza. Best I've had in M ongolia.
P.S. the cheese and crust really does make the pizza.

Eating at the Garlic Corner in UB for Mari's B-day.