In our country today is a National Holiday celebrating children! We don't really understand it all other than the kids get out of school for 2 days which none of us mind a bit! We will take it!!!
We planned a picnic with our language teacher Gul and her mom…they are SERIOUS about their picnics here and are seriously pros! We enjoyed getting to experience it like a national. The kids certainly didn't mind being out of school and getting to play at a playground all day and we enjoyed chatting and getting to try some local foods that we haven't tried yet.
This is one kind of kofte, it is so good!
Our language teacher and friend, Gul, who is sporting some VERY hot peppers...
The mangal grill….
We had some REALLY delicious foods! Seriously there is only one thing that I have tried here that I don't like. Almost everything I have eaten has been delicious!
Two local foods, both some of my favorites are kofte and sarma…YUM! Karis seriously loved the sarma so much that she ended up sneaking them away half the day and then ate the leftovers again for dinner. They are so good!
This is Gul and her mom...
The crew (Jay was taking the picture)...
Our kids LOVE Gul!
One of Lucy's favorite things of the day was this fountain right next to our pavilion, she loved getting to fill up bottles and cups all day.
The nationals all bring their own grills and everyone grills on these little ones and you NEVER forget the chai!
Every kids' dream and every parent's worst nightmare….
The nationals will picnic ANYWHERE. Seriously any patch of grass is good for picnicking.
Even the little guys a pro….
We met these ladies who graciously let us watch their crocheting. They are so fast!
Picture compliments of Lucy ha!
Wonderful day! I don't think I have ever picnicked for 7 hours but when we left the nationals were still going strong. We want to do it again very soon!
This looks very fun :)
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