Snow on the MountainEuphorbia marginata - outside our hotel.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7867Larry L. Jackson
Dostyk HotelMuch of the architecture is from the Soviet era.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7868Larry L. Jackson
BuildingAfter checking in, I walked around the area.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#5431Larry L. Jackson
Median FlowersAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7870Larry L. Jackson
ParkAlmaty was very clean with no litter and very few smokers.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#0052Larry L. Jackson
Hello Kitty CarAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7875Larry L. Jackson
FountainThere were a lot of fountains.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7877Larry L. Jackson
Alkey Margulan StatueA scientist who discovered the essence and meaning of all petroglyphs in the Kazakh steppe.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7878Larry L. Jackson
Red SalviaSalvia splendens - extensively used.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7879Larry L. Jackson
International Institute for Central Asian StudiesAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7881Larry L. Jackson
FountainAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7882Larry L. Jackson
National Academy of SciencesAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7883Larry L. Jackson
RosesAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7884Larry L. Jackson
FountainAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7886Larry L. Jackson
StarbucksAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7887Larry L. Jackson
FountainStarbucks, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7888Larry L. Jackson
MedianAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7890Larry L. Jackson
BuildingOn the street around the corner from our hotel.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7891Larry L. Jackson
BuildingAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7892Larry L. Jackson
e ScootersThere were a lot of these on the sidewalks.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7893Larry L. Jackson
Balcony JunkAn uncommon sight.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7894Larry L. Jackson
e ScootersAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7895Larry L. Jackson
Common MynaAcridotheres tristisAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7898Larry L. Jackson
Mukan Tulebaev StatueWinner of the State Prize of the USSR.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7899Larry L. Jackson
FountainAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7900Larry L. Jackson
e ScootersAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7902Larry L. Jackson
Art SeatingAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7904Larry L. Jackson
RoseAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7905Larry L. Jackson
RoseAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7906Larry L. Jackson
e ScootersA technician was changing out depleted batteries.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7907Larry L. Jackson
Kazakh National Agrarian UniversityAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7909Larry L. Jackson
FountainAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#7917Larry L. Jackson
Navat RestaurantServing traditional Kazakh food.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-14#1216Larry L. Jackson
DetailOut of the city, we had an almost private photo experience of this elaborately decorated church.Russian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7919Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7925Larry L. Jackson
DetailA caretaker lighting a prayer lamp.Russian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7926Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7929Larry L. Jackson
DetailOur guide suggested taking photos from the corners, something I have never considered or done.Russian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7932Larry L. Jackson
DetailThe priest walked through and left by this door.Russian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7936Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7938Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7944Larry L. Jackson
DetailThe ceiling of a smaller dome.Russian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7945Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7947Larry L. Jackson
DetailWhat a difficult fixture to dust.Russian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7949Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7950Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7952Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7953Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7956Larry L. Jackson
Saint GeorgeAn early Christian martyr, born in Cappadocia around 280 AD. He was a soldier in the Roman army who was martyred under Emperor Diocletian for professing his Christian faith.Russian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7957Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7958Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7959Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7968Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7971Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7973Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7975Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7976Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7979Larry L. Jackson
DetailRussian Orthodox Church, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7980Larry L. Jackson
Fuel CostPrice per liter, at the time 540 Tenge per USD.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 14, 20252025-09-15#7981Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, LakeAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7982Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, Banquet VenueThere was a long line of these banquet halls, for weddings and other gatherings.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7986Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, Banquet VenueAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7987Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, Banquet VenueAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7989Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, Banquet VenueAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7990Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, Banquet VenueAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7992Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, Banquet VenueAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7993Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, Gas StationAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7998Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, Landscapenear Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#7999Larry L. Jackson
Gunny Ethnic VillageThe welcome.near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8002Larry L. Jackson
Kazakh WarriorsGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8008Larry L. Jackson
Wrestling on the HorseWrestling on the Horse.Gunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8068Larry L. Jackson
Wrestling on the HorseOur guide coached the actors for the best photo angles and backgrounds.Gunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8110Larry L. Jackson
Wrestling on the HorseThe object of the game.Gunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8174Larry L. Jackson
Woman on HorseGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8185Larry L. Jackson
Woman on HorseGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8214Larry L. Jackson
Steppe AsterGalatella sedifoliaGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8236Larry L. Jackson
Yurt DoorsGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8237Larry L. Jackson
Traditional CostumesGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8245Larry L. Jackson
Young WomanGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8259Larry L. Jackson
Preparing WoolGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8281Larry L. Jackson
Spinning YarnGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8305Larry L. Jackson
Riding SkillsGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8332Larry L. Jackson
Riding SkillsGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8356Larry L. Jackson
Riding SkillsGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8364Larry L. Jackson
Riding SkillsGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8519Larry L. Jackson
Riding SkillsGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8541Larry L. Jackson
Riding SkillsGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8640Larry L. Jackson
Riding SkillsGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8687Larry L. Jackson
Riding SkillsGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8718Larry L. Jackson
Stealing a KissGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8771Larry L. Jackson
Stealing a KissGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8782Larry L. Jackson
ConsequencesSteal a kiss and getting a beating.Gunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8791Larry L. Jackson
LunchA big buffet after the show.Gunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#0039Larry L. Jackson
CamerasGunny Ethnic Village, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#0043Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, ApplesThere a lot of apple orchards.near Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8847Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, Talgar RiverAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8850Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, Natural Gas PipeAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8852Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, Tuzdybastau VillageAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8853Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, Soviet-style ApartmentsAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8855Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, Banquet VenueAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8856Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, Banquet VenueAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8857Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, ConstructionAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8858Larry L. Jackson
Driving Photo, Almaty ArenaAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8860Larry L. Jackson
Museum of Folk InstrumentsPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8861Larry L. Jackson
Museum of Folk InstrumentsPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#3930Larry L. Jackson
Guardsmen MemorialWW 2 commemoration of Kazakh & Kyrgz soldiers who died defending Moscow.Panfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8862Larry L. Jackson
Guardsmen MemorialPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#4249Larry L. Jackson
Army House of Kazakhstan RepublicPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8863Larry L. Jackson
Army House of Kazakhstan RepublicRetains some of the Soviet symbols.Panfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8864Larry L. Jackson
Guardsmen MemorialWW 1 memorial.Panfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#4527Larry L. Jackson
Guardsmen MemorialMany Kazakhs rebelled against conscription into the Russian Imperial Army, but some served.Panfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8866Larry L. Jackson
Eternal FlamePanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8868Larry L. Jackson
Eternal FlamePanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8869Larry L. Jackson
Altai Red SquirrelSciurus vulgaris altaicusPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8876Larry L. Jackson
Sculpture28 Guardsmen MemorialPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8879Larry L. Jackson
Panfilov ParkAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8882Larry L. Jackson
Ascension CathedralPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8883Larry L. Jackson
Ascension CathedralI had to photograph above the heads of a lot of people due to an event.Panfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8886Larry L. Jackson
Ascension CathedralPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8887Larry L. Jackson
Ascension CathedralPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8890Larry L. Jackson
Ascension CathedralPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8891Larry L. Jackson
Ascension CathedralPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8893Larry L. Jackson
Ascension CathedralPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8896Larry L. Jackson
Ascension CathedralPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8901Larry L. Jackson
Ascension CathedralPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8903Larry L. Jackson
Ascension CathedralPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8905Larry L. Jackson
Ascension CathedralPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8908Larry L. Jackson
Ascension CathedralPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8914Larry L. Jackson
Ascension CathedralPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8915Larry L. Jackson
Ascension CathedralThe busy main entrance.Panfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8919Larry L. Jackson
Panfilov ParkAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8923Larry L. Jackson
Ascension CathedralThe less busy side.Panfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8930Larry L. Jackson
Tree BarkThere are a lot of large, old trees in the park which was founded in the 1870s.Panfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8936Larry L. Jackson
Soviet Era GearPanfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#8938Larry L. Jackson
Georgian Restaurant, DarejaniThis became our favorite dinner restaurant, dining here three times.Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#0743Larry L. Jackson
Georgian Restaurant, DarejaniAlmaty, Kazakhstan, September 15, 20252025-09-15#0812Larry L. Jackson
Larry L. Jackson
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