Took a bus from Bishkek to Almaty, with a stop to cross the border by foot. The border crossing was very efficient and one of the more pleasant crossings we have done! Spent the first couple of days in Kazahkstan exploring Almaty, including the State Art Museum and botanic gardens and enjoying the wider variety of food on offer here (steak and burgers!) before we pick up our rental car for our mini road trip.Read more