Hotel Atyrau
6, Satpaev Street Atyrau, 60011, Kazakhstan
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To the edge of Europe
Well it has been a few weeks since the last update from Odessa. Graham is still running well (despite a constant deterioration in road quality) but has developed a number of peculiarities due to general wear and tear. The most worrying of which is his desire to detach his side door whilst on the move. After a number of attempts to solve the problem and some general love and care, we seem to have it under control. Anyway onto the interesting stuff ...
Crossing into my first 'Stan!!!
Near the border with Kazakhstan, Russia has one toll bridge to cross a river...now this isn't any toll bridge but a floating one, similar to what I'd imagine the army would put up to make a temporary river crossing. But no, this is the main road to the border. It was a little bit scary as the car was bouncing up and down with the waves going under the bridge. I was just ...
Early morning shuttle & I'm outta here
Made the reservation for the shuttle. Will make it to the airport before the 5 am crew change bus shows up. Can't believe it is first come, first served seating. But I'm going to get a window.
Great to be leaving.
That's what I get for posting before actually flying. Small delay - ...
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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