You can feel the shift from north to south the moment you exit the airport in Almaty. As we drove into town, alongside colored trees and underneath the spectacular snow-capped mountains, I could not help but enjoy the setting on such a gorgeous autumn day. The day started early with rain and just-above-freezing temperatures in Astana and evolved into a pleasant day in Kazakhstan's former capital and cultural center.
I spent some time sitting over coffee at an outdoor cafe filled with people and traffic. The life bustling by on the sidewalk and in the cafe made this a perfect rest stop on a morning walk. I enjoyed this cafe so much that I admittedly returned later in the day with a friend to enjoy the atmosphere once again.
On my second trip, I discovered a delicious drink called "Americano Citron."
Almaty wooed me with its pretty tree-lined streets and striking mountains, but it did not stop there. On the way to meet a fellow alum from Monterey Institute for dinner, I heard salsa music and snapped this photo of dancers outside by a large fountain.
It was a lovely, lovely day in the city.
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