15 December, 2007

More on Almaty

"Pricey" doesn't begin to cover it. There is oodles of wealth about and every shop, stall, service, restaurant and cafe wants their share of it. I've come back to the hotel to savour an (expensive) cup of tea and pass the time here for a bit yet. If I'm going to be charged heaps, I might as well drink here and use t'internet. I'll just put it down as one of those days.

The tallest wooden structure in Asia. A very impressive cathedral.

Some children apparently being devoured by pigeons.

A modern, and thoroughly impressive war memorial.

Highlighting the atmospheric conditions of the city. It is rather polluted.

But it does give the light an almost tactile quality.

This is the hotel

And an independence statue.

2 comments:

Kiwitoon said...

Good stuff Mr B. Good to see more updates and that you're safe and sound!

Well, sound.

Well, over your cold.

Keep it up! (You know this trip is actually for the benefit of everyone at home, right?)

Anonymous said...

This is your best work yet. Incredible writings and pics. Quite stunning. We are enjoying your trip, the benefits without border control. Take care, keep safe.