*Fav month of 2025 and memories associated with it*
My favourite month is also my birthday month July with lovely memories
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 abundant
Life is short , I learn to enjoy each moment!!!
✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath
8 July 2025
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