Almaty to Shymkent was 730 kms, so an early start again (5am).  The roads were passable for most of the way although there was a stretch of about 20kms where you literally had to swerve around these potholes that could have swallowed a small vehicle! Arrived in Shymkent to a rather grubby looking hotel where … Continue reading Almaty to Shymkent