So the second leg of the trip comes to a close and I'm off to more obviously touristy parts of the world. China, Burma and Vietnam. The Silk Road will shortly be behind me. I won't do a postmortem now but it's been quite something. Not all that many people follow this road. Fewer from West to East and fewer still at this time of the year. I've met a short handful of people doing a similar thing and no one doing the West/East route at the same time. That makes it even more special for me. It's a bit intrepid. It's verging on the hardcore. It's a bit 'deep end' for someone open minded but in matter of fact, inexperienced.
All in can really say is that I've learned a hell of a lot and it's been wonderful from start to finish. I'm much more seasoned now and have developed something of a thousand yard stare off the back of it. I'm much better prepared for what comes next. There'll be trips, slips and ripoffs aplenty but I'll be ready for them now.
Almaty has been a nice place to finish off. It's contrasted and complimented the rest of my trip very well all told. Did I mention that it has been cold?
Icy Xmas decorations outside the bar last night
Almaty in the morning. I rather liked it!
Sounds like Almaty was a bit of a find in the end (maybe thank the Almighty for Almaty). Like the hat and I hope you actually went into Maccy D as it would be rude not to seeing as they went to all that trouble to put one there for you. Hope you enjoy the next leg as much as the first. Another new country, another adventure!
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