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
Our VehiclesLight rain.Bus Stop, Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9460Larry L. Jackson
Soviet Bus StopBasshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9462Larry L. Jackson
Soviet Bus StopOn the other side of the road.Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9458Larry L. Jackson
HighwayBasshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9468Larry L. Jackson
MilitaryDriving Photo of a long line of military vehicles.near Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9479Larry L. Jackson
Snow-capped Mountainsnear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9485Larry L. Jackson
HorsesA domesticated breed largely raised for a culturally normal meat.near Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9491Larry L. Jackson
CattleShepherd and dog moving the herd.near Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9505Larry L. Jackson
Sheepnear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9508Larry L. Jackson
Cemeterynear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9492Larry L. Jackson
CemeteryA old, mud brick crypt.near Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9510Larry L. Jackson
CemeteryBurial in this area is almost ground level.near Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9511Larry L. Jackson
Cemeterynear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9512Larry L. Jackson
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
Cemeterynear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9515Larry L. Jackson
Cemeterynear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9516Larry L. Jackson
CemeteryCryptnear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9517Larry L. Jackson
Cemeterynear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9518Larry L. Jackson
Cemeterynear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9520Larry L. Jackson
Cemeterynear Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9522Larry L. Jackson
Russian KnapweedRhaponticum repensCemetery, near Basshi, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9526Larry L. Jackson
Road ConstructionDriving Photo - despite light rain, new pavement was being laid.Basshi to Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9530Larry L. Jackson
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
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
SignDriving Phototo Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9534Larry L. Jackson
RoadDriving Photo - rain raised concern about the canyon visit.to Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9536Larry L. Jackson
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
Littering SignKazakhstan is very clean.Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9540Larry L. Jackson
Canyon RoadUnimposing entrance.Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9542Larry L. Jackson
Canyon WallErosion and weathering occur at different rates on the layers.Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9545Larry L. Jackson
Canyon RoadAfter entering the main canyon, we walked much of the road.Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4831Larry L. Jackson
Canyon WallI include several photos of this very interesting location.Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9548Larry L. Jackson
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
Littering SignI wonder if such thoughts would have an impact in the USA?Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9551Larry L. Jackson
Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4833Larry L. Jackson
Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9555Larry L. Jackson
Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4834Larry L. Jackson
CanyonCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9556Larry L. Jackson
Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9557Larry L. Jackson
Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4837Larry L. Jackson
Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4838Larry L. Jackson
Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4839Larry L. Jackson
FaceCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9562Larry L. Jackson
CanyonCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9565Larry L. Jackson
ArturOur local guide in Kazakhstan.Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9566Larry L. Jackson
Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9568Larry L. Jackson
Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9570Larry L. Jackson
Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#9571Larry L. Jackson
Canyon WallCharyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, September 18, 20252025-09-18#4843Larry L. Jackson
Larry L. Jackson
San Angelo, TX
