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July 7, 2013
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7 June Afternoon and Evening. You may remember that I somewhat cryptically commented in my previous post that the visit to Zaisan was the last scheduled stop on our tour. At some point in one of the bus rides between …
July 6, 2013
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7 June. I’ll start today with a bit of recognition for the hotel. After my rant yesterday – most of which still holds true – I will acknowledge that the free breakfast, while not sumptuous, is a nice amenity. The …
July 5, 2013
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The approach to UB is interesting. Like many cities, the rural to urban transition and the density of human habitation increases quickly. And still there are these colorful roofs. The train moved swiftly toward the city center and construction is …