Charyn Canyon, Upper Route

After traversing the lower canyon, and then having a quick break, I made sole trip along the top ridge of the canyon. I don't know whether it was because it was a little late in the day or because I was wearing yesterday's clothing but from about half way along the route I was completely alone. At the far point there were some wooden seats with wooden gazebo like structures to keep off the sun and a large sign saying Charyn to no one in particular (if you could see the sign you had spent 1.5km walking along the top of the canyon and had already paid for entrance so you kinda knew where you were.) Nonetheless - spectacular. There was a bell at the end. I rang it. Nobody but me heard it. Nice to find solitude in such an amazing place.

Full day. We left there at about 5 and it's an hour and half drive back so we didn't have much time to spare to get back for dinner at 7 but we stopped at the Black Canyon on the way and it was worth it. Two great canyons in one day. There was a guy with a drone there. I imagine he got some great shots. I think a drone could be necessary.

Back at the guest house, tonight we met up with an english couple Emma (GP) and Josh (geography teacher) from Brighton.

Apparently there are race riots in England. Not good. From the perspective of someone so far away it just seems very strange and very sad. Especially since the cause seems to be nothing to do with it. I feel so sorry for the parents of the children killed in Southport. It must make it so much worse for them.Read more