WWII Soviet Union soldier medallion I found on my archaeological dig in Saraichik, Kazakhstan

Atyrau market. Me with sweet Uzbek bread makers! Kazakh bread.

Austin Girl at Atyrau market wearing new Russian hat. $18,000 Tenge

Oktobah means White Camel for good luck.

Kazakh bracelet by Marzhan. Village art beads r handcrafted of Tibetan glass artists using Murano glass.

Sevruga found in Ural River. Mouth like alligator.

Old tower from WWII where Russian guards watched over German POWs.

Last cemetery pic. Colorful ribbon is often tied to ward off evil.

Mini grocery store & bus stop in Atyrau

Cemetery pic in Atyrau. This one has a red star symbolizing deceased was communist

Cemetery in Atyrau, Kazakhstan - this one has picnic table inside. Family will visit & eat.

Austin Girl sitting on Lenin Statue in Atyrau, Kazakhstan

Her name is Zaru. She is 85 & a camel milker. Milks 120 camels twice a day. Forced into marriage at 12 or 14, she has never had day off work. Photo & artwork: SmallwoodPhoto.com

My Kazakhstan ring. Almaty designer is Syrik Rysbekov. Photo doesn't do justice. Anyone want one?!

My overflowing duffle bag for Atyrau trip! Not as exciting as my autographed Willie Nelson guitar. ;)

My Willie Nelson autographed guitar!! Thank u @willienelson & Rebecca. Hugs, you 2 rock!

Would have played better golf if THIS wasn't in my way!

This SPIDER crawled out from my purse! What kind is it, anyone know?

Last Pic! My hand-painted buckle by Shu Shu Belts. Artist will put pic of your dog on a buckle! www.shushubelts.com

Pic of my Cynthia Bloom necklace. Rare hand-cut Czech glass beads circa 1890-1920 w/vintage Swarovski Austrian crystals.