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December 20th 2013

Published: December 20th 2013

Cycling from Taraz – Shymkent – Saryagash (Tashkent border) I expected Southern Kazakhstan to be flat and easy but it turned to be pretty hilly and windy… Surprise! The first thing I noticed after entering Kazakhstan from Kyrgyzstan was the gas stations. They were to be found every 2 or 3km. They all looked very new and flashy, with great colorful billboards announcing them. The second thi... Read Full Entry

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Jeremy Chiron

Jeremyaroundtheworld

I am a 36-year old language teacher, currently working in Beijing. I was born in France but China has been my home for many years. I taught French and English in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, for 6 years. I never thought I would stay in China for such a long time but it’s been an amazing experience! Professionally speaking, teaching Chinese students is extremely rewarding. They are so hard-working and eager to learn new things. And then China… there aren’t enough words to describe this intricate (hence fascinating) country. “China is not to be liked or disliked: i... full info

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20th December 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The long and winding road
Sometimes we don't get what we are expecting when we travel and it sounds like today Kazakhstan offered you a bit of that with the wind and a few hills. The photos are lovely. The wide open spaces are lovely.

21st December 2013

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

you're right.
My time in Kazakhstan was okay. Would have been better if the sky had been blue... But you can't always be blessed by Helios! I hope to make it back here someday... would love to go see the Aral Sea on the Kazakh side + there are some canyons and mountains in other corners of the country.

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