Ak Zhaik Hotel Atyrau
Azattyk Avenue Atyrau, Kazakhstan
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To the edge of Europe
... of disservice, and I'd actually recommend a visit to either (especially as chicken kievs are the best in kiev).
Russian Border - After our long days driving we finally end up spending our first night in Graham about 100km short of the border. We had wanted a cheap hotel/motel but found little option in the darkness (although the next morning we found out that two were just down the road). A far more comfortable night than expected, with ...
Crossing into my first 'Stan!!!
... starting to get really hot...we found that if we poured water on our headbands and then put them over our face, it was just like having air-conditioning (which we don't have in our car)! Tonight was camping in the desert with the scorpions and the giant ant hills. The stars are clearer here than anywhere else on the trip, but the mosquitoes are so bad that we couldn't enjoy ...
Early morning shuttle & I'm outta here
... t arrived on schedule. Was able to take a photo of the small plane that flies to the field, as well as the late 767 from Air Astana. Finally left about 1.5 hours late. But still can have plenty of time in the lounge. (Not like a bunch of people trying to get home to the US - most missed their ...
Finish Work - Yippee!
Wrapped up my work real early. Some pics of the mosque from a different angle.
Went to pick up my bag, I didn't make it over there last night. Glad I left another bag at the hotel.
Went over to one of the 'malls' just to get outside for a bit. Of course, not much there. But still interesting to walk through one of their grocery stores.
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Back at the Renaissance
Sure was nice of them to let me check-in at 9:10 in the morning. Much easier to work in the room, then to get dressed up to go into one of the offices.
Plus, there aren't as many distractions. And I can take breaks to go swim or exercise when it isn't very crowded.
Did reconfirm my massage with Olga, so I should go home in pretty good shape.
Now I just have to wait for my bag to show up.
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This hotel was formerly known as: Akzhaik Hotel


