217. That First Time

 

That First Time*

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The first time experience when it rained memories 

Has to be my recent trip to Kazakhstan and it's stories 

Day 1 here was quite challenging time 

It however taught me to let go off the things not in control and feel fine

Shoes I wore bit me hard

Language barrier over a travel card 

Upset me as was travelling in public transport 

Met this kind person named Aashiq who was a great support

Himesh Reshamiyas ' Aashiq banana Aapne' song ran through my mind 

Not sure how God arranged him at right time to find 

Following day set more strangers who became friends 

Learnt that ' Being Genuine ' is always on trends

Day 2 explored ' Ascension Cathedral' completely made of wood that exists since years 

28 paniflov guardsmen park in glory of Martyrs

Green Bazaar is a central market 

It has dry to fresh fruits, cloths , chocolate 

Multiple shops in same place 

All shopkeepers were in race 

One seller calls me Miss World ' Aishwarya Rai'

My heart skipped a beat and I was shy 

The kazak local salesman named Paste

Gave me all dry fruits to taste 

I am still blushing for the compliment 

Should be a sales tactic or did he really meant ?

The local tour guide Dori ,

the very next day said few Hindi words key 

Expressed I look 'Sundar bundar' which actually means beautiful monkey

So I was smiling throughout about these tiny memories 

And here I express more of such stories 

Day 3 booked a one day tour that covers more attraction joint 

Reached on time early morning at meeting point 

There were many buses and watsapp group didn't mention on the bus number

The admins weren't responding to the calls either 

The DP of one of the trip participant matched with a cute guy who was waiting too

The pair of this Russian man and his mom in no time turned to affection true 

Finally traced the tour bus but seat was not suitable at all

I started typing all angry message which before being read ,deleted for all

I learnt a invaluable lesson to be calm and not worry 

As after damage is done by words , worthless is a sorry 

The tour took us to beautiful destinations that hearts won 

The kolsai lake, Black , moon , charyn Canyon 

Each place has its own history and culture 

There were Kazakhstan attire for a picture along with posing with vulture 

The places were breathtakingly beautiful 

Heart was filled with gratitude and eyes tearful 

Day 4 ,the final day of our stay in Almaty we visited a place that is place of almighty 

This gives vibes of mini Switzerland 

In July it's summer yet in mountain peak found snowsand

Russian friends from tour accompanied us this day 

I am living my dream is all I can say

Shymbulak visit through cable car till mountain peak

The sight is visually endearing seek 

Pictures as if came in reality as we started from medeu till we reached ice rink 

Kept trekking to find the ice amidst mountain flowers pink 

Playing in snow was my dream come true 

First time trekking was tough but fun too 

After a hot chocolate and coffee we were all set 

To explore koktobe nightlife and sunset 

Koktobe is a tower which literally mean mountain blue 

Nightlife here is lit , lovely ,lively I had no clue

The sunset was so serene 

Amazing was the orange sun, setting in skyline 

Koktobe is like a eye candy mini town 

I witnessed a villa structure constructed upside down

Alma means Apple here and City name Almaty is derived from this 

There is a kind of park zoo witnessed monkey , peacock, sheep and fish 

Variety of games , fireworks ,music surrounds the night life glee

And the bright moon felt as if my parents are happy for me 

The hotel we stayed had a kind receptionist 

She helped to navigate through various queries at her best

Wonderful was meeting Dori, Aashiq, Raushan,Elene, Egor

We need kind people like them many more

Taking a break and visiting Almaty , Kazakhstan was indeed a beautiful tour 

My best Birthday gift by my spouse that I cherish pure 

Grateful to God for this blessing abund

ant

Life is short , I learn to enjoy each moment!!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

8 July 2025