Part Three

Cemetery

near Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 2025

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Russian Knapweed

Rhaponticum repens

Cemetery, near Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 2025

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Road Construction

Driving Photo - despite light rain, new pavement was being laid.

Basshi to Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 2025

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Gas Station Snacks

Modern and well-stocked with convenience items and hot food.

Basshi to Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 2025

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Chinese Gas Station

Driving Photo - a large chain of gas stations and a leading fuel and lubricant supplier in the country, operating under the umbrella of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).

Basshi to Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 2025

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Sign

Driving Photo

to Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 2025

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Road

Driving Photo - rain raised concern about the canyon visit.

to Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 2025

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Visitor Center

After arriving, we had a packed lunch downstairs before going into the canyon.

Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 2025

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Littering Sign

Kazakhstan is very clean.

Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 2025

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Canyon Road

Unimposing entrance.

Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 2025

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