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Room #2Pretty narrow room best suited to a single occupant. Other rooms were more spacious that we found out on our departure morning. Oh Well!Aigai Kum Guesthouse, Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#3400Larry L. Jackson
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Our VehiclesLight rain.Bus Stop, Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9460Larry L. Jackson
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Soviet Bus StopBasshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9462Larry L. Jackson
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Soviet Bus StopOn the other side of the road.Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9458Larry L. Jackson
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HighwayBasshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9468Larry L. Jackson
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MilitaryDriving Photo of a long line of military vehicles.near Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9479Larry L. Jackson
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Snow-capped Mountainsnear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9485Larry L. Jackson
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HorsesA domesticated breed largely raised for a culturally normal meat.near Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9491Larry L. Jackson
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CattleShepherd and dog moving the herd.near Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9505Larry L. Jackson
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Sheepnear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9508Larry L. Jackson
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Cemeterynear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9492Larry L. Jackson
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CemeteryA old, mud brick crypt.near Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9510Larry L. Jackson
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CemeteryBurial in this area is almost ground level.near Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9511Larry L. Jackson
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Cemeterynear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9512Larry L. Jackson
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CemeteryOne of our group lost her phone that took quite a while to locate.near Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9513Larry L. Jackson
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Cemeterynear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9515Larry L. Jackson
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Cemeterynear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9516Larry L. Jackson
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CemeteryCryptnear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9517Larry L. Jackson
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Cemeterynear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9518Larry L. Jackson
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Cemeterynear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9520Larry L. Jackson
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Cemeterynear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9522Larry L. Jackson
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Russian KnapweedRhaponticum repensCemetery, near Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9526Larry L. Jackson
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Road ConstructionDriving Photo - despite light rain, new pavement was being laid.Basshi to Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9530Larry L. Jackson
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Gas Station SnacksModern and well-stocked with convenience items and hot food.Basshi to Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4735Larry L. Jackson
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Chinese Gas StationDriving 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, 20252025-09-18#9532Larry L. Jackson
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SignDriving Phototo Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9534Larry L. Jackson
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RoadDriving Photo - rain raised concern about the canyon visit.to Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9536Larry L. Jackson
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Visitor CenterAfter arriving, we had a packed lunch downstairs before going into the canyon.Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9637Larry L. Jackson
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Littering SignKazakhstan is very clean.Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9540Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon RoadUnimposing entrance.Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9542Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallErosion and weathering occur at different rates on the layers.Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9545Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon RoadAfter entering the main canyon, we walked much of the road.Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4831Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallI include several photos of this very interesting location.Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9548Larry L. Jackson
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UAZ-452Our Van - the backseat window was out and my seat was soaking wet from the morning rain. My pants dried on the walk.Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9549Larry L. Jackson
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Littering SignI wonder if such thoughts would have an impact in the USA?Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9551Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4833Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9555Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4834Larry L. Jackson
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CanyonCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9556Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9557Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4837Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4838Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4839Larry L. Jackson
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FaceCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9562Larry L. Jackson
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CanyonCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9565Larry L. Jackson
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ArturOur local guide in Kazakhstan.Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9566Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9568Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9570Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9571Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4843Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4845Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9578Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9580Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9587Larry L. Jackson
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Canyon WallBig blocks that have broken away from the wall.Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9590Larry L. Jackson
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ViewView at the end of the canyon road.River Turnaround, Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9593Larry L. Jackson
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River TreeRiver Turnaround, Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4862Larry L. Jackson
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River TreeRiver Turnaround, Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4864Larry L. Jackson
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Charyn RiverRiver Turnaround, Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9595Larry L. Jackson
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ViewRiver Turnaround, Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9601Larry L. Jackson
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ViewRiver Turnaround, Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9603Larry L. Jackson
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Rim ViewCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9606Larry L. Jackson
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Rim ViewCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9609Larry L. Jackson
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Rim ViewCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9612Larry L. Jackson
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Rim ViewCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9615Larry L. Jackson
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Rim ViewCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4881Larry L. Jackson
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ViewWe arrived at the guesthouse late on the 18th so this is the view we had the next morning.Zhuldyz Guesthouse #4, Saty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#4883Larry L. Jackson
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ViewZhuldyz Guesthouse #4, Saty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9642Larry L. Jackson
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ViewZhuldyz Guesthouse #4, Saty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9643Larry L. Jackson
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Zhuldyz Guesthouse #4A very large room, but basic and with a roughly designed bathroom. We were asked not to use the heater and the hot water at the same time due to an overload that would shut down the entire guesthouse.Saty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9646Larry L. Jackson
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YurtZhuldyz Guesthouse, Saty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9647Larry L. Jackson
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MosqueA quick photo out of the vehicle at the stop sign as we left town for Kaindy Lake.Saty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#4892Larry L. Jackson
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UAZ-452Built in Russia by the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant since 1965.Saty to Kaindy Lake, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9651Larry L. Jackson
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RoadKaindy River valley.Saty to Kaindy Lake, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9653Larry L. Jackson
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Kaindy RiverSaty to Kaindy Lake, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9654Larry L. Jackson
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LandscapeJust a touch of color.Saty to Kaindy Lake, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9658Larry L. Jackson
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LandscapeSaty to Kaindy Lake, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9661Larry L. Jackson
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Snow-capped PeakSaty to Kaindy Lake, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9667Larry L. Jackson
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Kaindy RiverSaty to Kaindy Lake, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9671Larry L. Jackson
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UAZ-452 Crossing Kaindy RiverSaty to Kaindy Lake, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9673Larry L. Jackson
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LandscapeSaty to Kaindy Lake, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9679Larry L. Jackson
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VehicleSplashing through one of the many water-filled potholes.Saty to Kaindy Lake, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9695Larry L. Jackson
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WormwoodArtemisia absinthiumSaty to Kaindy Lake, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9698Larry L. Jackson
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ColorSaty to Kaindy Lake, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9700Larry L. Jackson
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Kaindy LakeVisited for the lake color and the dead trees.Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#4895Larry L. Jackson
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Kaindy LakeKazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9706Larry L. Jackson
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Shaky TreesVertical blur.Kaindy Lake, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9709Larry L. Jackson
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Kaindy LakeKazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9713Larry L. Jackson
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Kaindy LakeKazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#4907Larry L. Jackson
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TreesKaindy Lake, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9716Larry L. Jackson
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Kaindy LakeKazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9721Larry L. Jackson
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Kaindy LakeKaindy River flowing into the lake.Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9723Larry L. Jackson
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Kaindy LakeKazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#4914Larry L. Jackson
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Fallen LeavesKaindy Lake to Saty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9728Larry L. Jackson
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Fallen LeavesKaindy Lake to Saty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9731Larry L. Jackson
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UAZ-452sMore tourists heading for the lake.Kaindy Lake to Saty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9733Larry L. Jackson
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Pothole RoadKaindy Lake to Saty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9743Larry L. Jackson
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CowKaindy Lake to Saty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9746Larry L. Jackson
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UAZ-452sBeing more familiar, these vehicles crossed in a less obvious location.Kaindy Lake to Saty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9755Larry L. Jackson
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KAVZ 3976 BusKaindy Lake to Saty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9756Larry L. Jackson
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ArturBig pothole and more.Kaindy Lake to Saty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9757Larry L. Jackson
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MosqueSaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#4917Larry L. Jackson
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MosqueSaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#4918Larry L. Jackson
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Wooly BurdockArctium tomentosumZhuldyz Guesthouse, Saty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9759Larry L. Jackson
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BeerLunch before heading back to Alamty, the beer is brewed by the Russian Baltika Breweries, using the traditional Žatec hops from the Czech Republic.Lunch, Zhuldyz Guesthouse, Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#0948Larry L. Jackson
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SignDriving Photo as we depart Saty.Saty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9763Larry L. Jackson
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Braided RiverDriving PhotoSaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9767Larry L. Jackson
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Rusty BulldozerDriving Photonear Saty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9768Larry L. Jackson
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MosqueDriving PhotoSaty to Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9769Larry L. Jackson
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Snow-capped MountainsDriving PhotoSaty to Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9772Larry L. Jackson
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HorsesSaty to Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9776Larry L. Jackson
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HorsesSaty to Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9778Larry L. Jackson
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Derelict BarnSaty to Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9787Larry L. Jackson
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GroupCuriously interesting to these group members.Derelict Barn, Saty to Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9800Larry L. Jackson
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ZIL-130A Russian truck produced by ZIL in Moscow, Russia. Production began in 1962, while mass production started in 1964. In total, ZIL built 3,380,000 trucks up to 1994.Saty to Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9793Larry L. Jackson
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HighwaySaty to Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9794Larry L. Jackson
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ZIL-131Driving Photo - a general cargo truck produced at the AMUR truck plant in Russia.Saty to Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9803Larry L. Jackson
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RanchDriving Photo - probably looks better when there is green grass.Saty to Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9806Larry L. Jackson
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ProduceDriving Photo - fall harvest.Saty to Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9809Larry L. Jackson
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ProduceDriving PhotoSaty to Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9810Larry L. Jackson
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ProduceDriving Photo - what to do with all these?Saty to Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9811Larry L. Jackson
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ProduceDriving PhotoSaty to Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9812Larry L. Jackson
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ProduceDriving PhotoSaty to Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9814Larry L. Jackson
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WreckDriving Photo - half an hour out of Almaty, the traffic started to get heavier.Saty to Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9815Larry L. Jackson
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Car DealershipDriving PhotoAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9817Larry L. Jackson
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SignDriving PhotoAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9819Larry L. Jackson
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Friday TrafficDriving Photo - getting to our hotel by back streets took about an hour.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#9821Larry L. Jackson
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Georgian Restaurant, DarejaniBack to our favorite restaurant in Almaty.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#4305Larry L. Jackson
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KhachapuriPretty much a cheese pizza that several of us liked very much.Darejani, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 19, 20252025-09-19#3135Larry L. Jackson
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MeatGreen Market, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9824Larry L. Jackson
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ChickenGreen Market, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9826Larry L. Jackson
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Green MarketAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9827Larry L. Jackson
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Green MarketAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9828Larry L. Jackson
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FishGreen Market, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9829Larry L. Jackson
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Narrow-clawed CrawfishAstacus leptodactylusGreen Market, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9830Larry L. Jackson
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HorseGreen Market, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9834Larry L. Jackson
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BeefGreen Market, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9852Larry L. Jackson
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Prepared FoodGreen Market, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9857Larry L. Jackson
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Green MarketAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9871Larry L. Jackson
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SpicesGreen Market, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9874Larry L. Jackson
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Nuts & Dried FruitGreen Market, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9875Larry L. Jackson
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Green MarketAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9877Larry L. Jackson
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Green MarketAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9882Larry L. Jackson
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Wine & AlcoholGreen Market, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9885Larry L. Jackson
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PlantsGreen Market, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9886Larry L. Jackson
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FlowersGreen Market, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9888Larry L. Jackson
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HerbsGreen Market, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9889Larry L. Jackson
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Norwegian SalmonGreen Market, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9892Larry L. Jackson
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Sri Lankan Red SnapperGreen Market, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9893Larry L. Jackson
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Turkish FishGreen Market, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#9894Larry L. Jackson






















































































































































