56. Stage 'Turkestan'

After breakfast, I set off for Turkistan. Today's stage was manageable at about 330 km and, thanks to the well-developed roads, also quite comfortable to tackle. By 2 PM, I had already reached my destination. The landscape resembled that of yesterday, with mountains on the left and large agricultural areas on the right. I'm lucky with the hostel; I got a nice single room with breakfast. Later, I went out again for a coffee. The café was located in a district styled like an old oriental city, with shops, residences, and entertainment facilities. Everything was new and partially still under construction. Upon my return to the hostel, I met two travelers from India who were on their way to Almaty. We had a nice conversation about India, our travels, and various topics. One could certainly spend another day here, but since I have already booked my accommodation in Qysylorda, I will continue tomorrow. If it's interesting there, I might stay an additional day.