Took a crucial nap then headed out a little farther.

I swear, former Soviet nations have the best street art:

The world’s largest MistyMate™:

Opera:

Obelisk celebrating Kazakhstan’s independence, with the presidential palace and mountains behind:

Then it was time to take a cable car to the amusement park and viewing terraces of Kok Tobe, which is what Kazakhs yell out when they shoot fadeaways:

They’ve got yuge roses:

A Beatles statue:

The sound system was playing garbage like “It’s Only Love”…I guess the post-touring albums haven’t made it over here yet.

On-site security was serious business:

The 7D VR company was making cash hand over fist:

But not for long:

One last shot before heading back down:

Could there be a better omen for us? British, Kazakh, and French flags:

Tomorrow we pick up our car and explore some nearby nature.