Eagilik

This afternoon, I went out for lunch with a couple friends to a place called Eagilik Books and Coffee. I have heard countless people talk about this place ever since I arrived in Astana. So FINALLY I went to check it out. In my hometown, there is a place called The Commonplace. This is a coffee shop that is known not only for it's delicious coffee, but for it's calm and relaxing atmosphere. The reason why I mention this is because that is exactly what Eaglik reminded me of. Delicious coffee and wait for it... Oreo cheesecake, quishe, and cinnamon rolls! Needless to say I was in heaven. Why? Well, Oreo's are basically non existent in Kazakhstan, and so are "American-style" cinnamon rolls. I indulged in a 'kofe Amerikano smolokom y bulochka c kuritze.' In English, Americano coffee with milk and a cinnamon roll. I am such a pro at ordering an american coffee with milk in Russian, because I order one every time I go to a restaurant.

Eagilik Books & Coffee

Unfortunately, I forgot my camera today so I didn't get any pictures. I got the one pictured above from the website I helped design for the club I belong to. (More on that at a later date.) Anyways, you can become a member of this coffee shop for 3000 tenge. That is equivalent to 20 US dollars. With this membership you can check out books and movies from their very own personal library. Yes, they are in English. Score! It is always nice finding places like this to make you feel more at home.

Since I didn't take any pictures today, I will leave you with some pictures I took last week while walking to see the Kimono exhibit I posted about yesterday.

Adorable tunnel in Highvill Park

 Palace of Peace and Reconciliation - Although this building was constructed to host the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, it also hosts art exhibits and boasts a 1500 seat Opera house.

The round building is commonly referred to as the "Dog Bowl." It is actually an art school where my art teacher just graduated from. 

 

One of the many seasonal workers who help create the intricate patterns of flowers you see around the city.

 Thanks for stopping by!