Warming up the Hiking Legs

We had a fun day today following our own agenda starting with a workout at the gym, a wonderful breakfast at the hotel where if you dress like a national you can have Kazak sweets, a 17km hike on the Big Almaty Lake trek, and ending with some time at the hot tub in the hotel, a nap, and finally dinner at a nearby restaurant. We are testing the hiking legs before meeting the group tomorrow and setting off on our Mountains and Deserts tour of Kazakhstan with KE Adventures. Can’t wait to meet the group in the morning! Our impression of Kazakhstan so far has been extremely favourable.Read more