Nostalgic Excerpts of a Grim Soviet Heritage
Naryn, Kyrgystan: 7th May 2016
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Out of the Flat Lands – Kyrgyzstan
After having driven more than 8000km thru rather flat land we reach Kyrgyzstan. Famous for not having too much plains. Just mountains – up to more than 7000m altitude – among them Pic Lenin. And winding roads – leading up to passes of nearly 4000m.
The Very Heart of Silk Road – Uzbekistan
A very golden smile receives us in most places in Uzbekistan. It’s considered fashionable and symbolises the wealth of the Silk Road.
Back on the Silk Road – Kazakhstan’n’Uzbekistan
Leaving Russia we cross western Kazakhstan to reach the north of Uzbekistan along the Silk Road. 2 quite different countries.
The World’s Slowest Border – the Fast Way to Cross it
The Uzbek customs officer asks us how many days we’ve been waiting until finally arriving at his office. Monika tells him that we left Beyneu in Kazakhstan by 8am this morning. He’s pretty astonished.
In Russia
After a few days in Ukraine we drive on to Russia. Another 1500km to reach Kazakhstan. Despite all we may read in our newspapers we find a quite neat and organised country.
2000km to Kiev, Ukraine
On 11th April we finally receive our passports with the visa for Uzbekistan – about a week later than expected. So no problem, but the need to leave immediately towards Ukraine.
The Swiss Postal Service – Congo in Swizzyland?
The 1st week of April we are definitely ready to start our journey to the east. Our visa service in Germany has confirmed that they sent our passports some 3 days ago; the car is more or less cleaned and definitely packed.
Hibernation Over – Reload Your Jealousy
On 12th November 2015 we were back to Laufaburg for hibernation. This especially due to the omniscient prediction of some of these famous East Siberian meteorologists competent to forecast weather for the next 6 months – at least.
Greek Off-Season and Approaching Swizzyland
A tour thru the Peloponnese in absolute Greek off-season, the ferry to Italy and approaching Laufenburg in Swizzyland.