A Walk Around Shymkent, Kazakhstan

What are the highlights, the lowlights, maybe the mediumlights of Shymkent in Kazakhstan? Let's take a look at what was discovered.

A great, classic example of Soviet mid-century modern, socialist architecture. It's a mixed use government, theater building. Loving the cascade of stairs.

Golden mama bear and her cubs in the central park. Bear bling. This way for your airline ticket says the cut-out attendant.

Love blooming in a big way on a wall of a university building. 

Fun with sculptures. Giant, concrete tulips. No need to replant. Or water. A stampede of horses.

Lawn decoration gone wild. And a little scary. Camels, sheep, ducks, a donkey. Is there a walking into a bar joke in there?