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✨**Limited Spots! Explore Central Asia Side-by-Side With Travel Content Creator Jennifer Hong**✨ Welcome to your extraordinary journey through Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan — lands where ancient Silk Road charm meets dramatic mountain beauty. From vast steppes to snow-capped peaks, from turquoise alpine lakes to bustling bazaars, Central Asia unfolds like a hidden gem waiting to be explored. This journey captures the warmth of nomadic life, the serenity of mountain villages, and the quiet magic of Central Asia’s landscapes. Wander through Almaty’s vibrant streets, breathe in the stillness of Issyk-Kul, and find yourself embraced by the rhythm of the Tien Shan. From sharing stories over local tea to exploring natural wonders carved by time, every moment is designed to help you reconnect — with the world and with yourself. Your adventure begins here — let us take you through Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, enchanting lands you’ll fall in love with, where warm hospitality and heartfelt care await. **Tentative Itinerary** **DAY 1 — Welcome to Almaty** Arrive in Almaty and meet your local guide at the airport. Enjoy a cozy welcome dinner at a local restaurant before checking in to your hotel for a good rest after the flight. **DAY 2 — Almaty ➜ Bishkek** Cross the Korday Border into Kyrgyzstan with stunning views of the Tian Shan Mountains along the way. Highlights in Bishkek: * Ala-Too Square * Parliament House * Manas Statue * Lenin Statue * White House Enjoy a scenic walk in **Ala-Archa National Park**, dinner at **Navat Restaurant**, and overnight stay in Bishkek. **DAY 3 — Bazaars, Towers & Eagles → Tamga** Start your morning exploring the colorful **Osh Bazaar**, then visit the ancient **Burana Tower** in the Chuy Valley. * Meet an Eagle Hunter at Jaichi Pasture for a private eagle show * Enjoy lunch with a local family in **Bokonbaeva Village** * Photo stop at **Issyk-Kul Lake** Dinner and overnight stay at a guesthouse in **Tamga**. **DAY 4 — Waterfalls & Dungan Heritage → Karakol** Visit **Barskoon Gorge** and its waterfalls, including *Tears of Barskaun* and *Spray of Champagne.* Continue to **Yrdyk Village** to meet the Dungan community and enjoy an authentic home-cooked lunch. Drive to **Karakol** to explore: * Dungan Mosque * Wooden Russian Orthodox Church Dinner and overnight stay in Karakol. **DAY 5 — Alpine Bliss at Altyn-Arashan** Hop on a rugged Russian 4x4 to reach the stunning **Altyn-Arashan Valley (2480 m)**, famous for its hot springs, pine forests, and views of **Palatka Peak**. Enjoy lunch in a cozy yurt, light hiking or a relaxing hot-spring soak. Return to Karakol for dinner and overnight stay. **DAY 6 — Canyon Wonders → Saty Village** Cross the **Kegen Border** and head to the breathtaking **Charyn Canyon**—often called the *Valley of Castles*. Enjoy an easy hike among its dramatic formations. Continue to **Saty Village** for dinner and overnight stay at a guesthouse. **DAY 7 — Lakes of Dreams: Kaindy & Kolsai** Take a 4WD adventure to **Kaindy Lake**, known for its submerged forest and turquoise waters. After lunch at a guesthouse, explore **Kolsai Lakes National Park**, a serene paradise surrounded by mountain reflections. Return to **Almaty** for dinner and overnight stay. **DAY 8 — Almaty City Tour & Farewell** Discover Almaty’s highlights: * Arbat Street * Museum of Musical Instruments * Golden Man Monument * Central Square Visit the **Medeu Ice Rink** and ride the cable car to **Shymbulak Ski Resort (2200 m)** for stunning alpine views. Later transfer to the airport for your return flight home. **Trip Details:** **🗓 Trip Dates:** Thursday, 30 April 2026 → Thursday, 7 May 2026 (Labour day holiday needs 4 days leave only) **⏳ Duration:** 7 nights / 8 days **🌟 Early Bird:** **USD 2,788** **💼 Normal Price:** **USD 2,988** **🏨 Single Room Supplement:** **USD 500** 📅 **Early Bird valid until 31 December 2025** 👥 **Minimum 6 participants to go** **Recommended Flights:** **Outbound:** AirAsia X **D7 600** KUL → ALA departing **\~13:00**, arriving **\~17:40** (direct, \~7 h 40 m) **Return:** AirAsia X **D7 601** ALA → KUL departing **19:00**, arriving **\~06:10 (+1)** next morning (direct, \~8 h 10 m). **Inclusions:** * Chance to travel with Jennifer Hong * Private transfers for the main group * Accommodation in comfortable 4-star hotels and authentic local guesthouses. * Twin/Double room accommodations * All meals as per the itinerary * Felt show in Kochkor * Yurt-making demonstration in Kyzyl-Tuu * Eagle hunting show & performance * Daily mineral water * Entrance tickets as per the itinerary * English-speaking tour guide * Russian 4x4 truck ride **Exclusions:** * Alcohol & soft drinks * International & domestic flights * Porter service (hotels & airport) * Horse riding (Optional — **40 USD per person**) * Single accommodation * Any activities not listed in inclusions * Early arrival/departure transfers & trip extensions **REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT:** **1.** RSVP NOW **2.** Transfer a small Deposit of **$500** to grab our **Early Bird Offer** to: **Dream Valley Pte Ltd via:** **A)** PAYNOW to UEN: **202413187D** **B)** Through ATM/Online to: Dream Valley - Current Acct: **11352440801** Bank Name: ANEXT Bank Pte. 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**🇭🇰 LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY \| HONG KONG HIKING ADVENTURE 🥾✨** **30 April – 4 May \| 4D3N** Trade the usual holiday for an epic city-meets-nature escape in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 **💰 SGD 450 per pax only - Sign Up Now !!!** **📆 Labour Day long weekend** Hike along dramatic ridgelines, coastal trails, and iconic peaks — then unwind with skyline views, night markets, and local vibes. **🔥 HIGHLIGHT HIKES** 🥾 Dragon’s Back → Big Wave Bay 🥾 MacLehose Trail (Section 2) 🥾 Lion Rock 🏨 Hotel stay (3 nights) 👣 Guided hikes ⛑️ First aid support 👥 Small group adventure ✨ Mountains by day. City lights by night. **📩 DM us to reserve your slot!** **For detailed Itinerary and bookings, contact VIJAY on** **📞WhatsApp at +6592700908** **📧 Email us at contact@sgtrek.com** #SGTREK #HongKongHiking #LabourDayHoliday #HikingAdventure #CityMeetsNature #DragonBack #MacLehoseTrail #LionRock

**Who Is This Session For:** Beginner tennis players with no experience or play for less than 1 year. **What You'll Learn:** \- Foundational tennis skills\, footwork\, forehand and backhand strokes\, volley and serve \- Learn progressively\, in stages\, to adapt and improve on these basic skills \- Spar with players of similar standard \- Learn tennis from certified coach \- At least 2 years of coaching experience **What To Prepare:** Water bottle, sports attire, tennis racket will be provided to you :) **Number Of Pax:** Max 4 pax per group **Wet Weather Policy:** Reschedule in case of rain, 1h before lesson **Time:** Sunday 5-6 PM **Price:** $45 per class $150 for 4 classes ($37.50/class) Please PM or Whatsapp Gabriel ([8401 4648](https://wa.me/6584014648)) if you are interested! 😊 ➡️ [https://wa.me/6584014648](https://wa.me/6584014648) **We Also Have Classes Other Popular Locations** River Valley, Buona Vista, Tampines, Punggol, Upper Thomson, Stadium, Farrer Park, Kembangan, Choa Chu Kang, Lorong Chuan, Senja Cashew CC, Bukit Batok and many more! **View All Our Tennis Classes Islandwide! 👇** [https://sporthitch.com/tennis/](https://sporthitch.com/tennis/) **Arrange For Adult Private Tennis Classes! 👇** [https://sporthitch.com/adult-private-tennis-classes-singapore/](https://sporthitch.com/adult-private-tennis-classes-singapore/) **Arrange For Kids Private Tennis Classes! 👇** [https://sporthitch.com/kids-private-tennis-classes-singapore/](https://sporthitch.com/kids-private-tennis-classes-singapore/)

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month John Lairson will share a notebook describing the Alpaca (Paper) Trading API and discuss different algorithms for evaluating stock trades. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

**Talk Description** For most of Python's history, the predominant option for documentation has been Sphinx and reStructuredText. However, a majority of other ecosystems have adopted Markdown. There are historical reasons for reStructuredText being a better choice, however, Markdown is now up to the task. In this talk, you'll learn why Markdown is a better option for your project's documentation. You'll be introduced to MkDocs, a static site generator built around Markdown content, and a series of associated plugins and extensions that you need to bring Sphinx-like capabilities to Markdown documentation. You'll hear a case study of migrating multiple large, existing Sphinx-based documentation bases to Markdown, including the tools used for automating the process. You'll learn how you can engage the community to assist with the effort. Finally, you'll learn why it's worth the effort to make a change of this magnitude. **Agenda:** 7:00pm - Opening announcements 7:10pm - Switching from Sphinx to Markdown 7:50pm - Q&A

It feels like we just saw each other 🤷. Join members of the local design and UX community for our monthly breakfast. For May we’re stopping in for Rooh’s popup breakfast/cafe concept. You know someone is getting the lobster yuzu croissant, and that’s not even the prettiest thing on the menu!.

The April edition of IndyPy puts the spotlight on the community with an evening of Lightning Talks: short, fast-paced presentations designed to share ideas, spark conversations, and inspire what’s next. Whether it’s a Python tip, a favorite tool, a project lesson, an AI experiment, or something unexpected, this is your chance to get on stage and share it. We welcome both in-person and remote talks. Have an idea? **[Submit your Lightning Talk idea by April 30](https://sixfeetup.typeform.com/indypy2026talks?utm_source=meetup).** Talks are **5 minutes or less**, making this an easy, low-pressure way to share something useful with the IndyPy community. We’ll announce the talk lineup by 5pm ET on Mon, May 4. Come ready to learn a lot, and cheer on a wide range of voices, topics, and perspectives from across the Python community. **Join us either in person or remotely for our hybrid event!** * **IN PERSON:** Suite 110 at E-gineering, Inc. (8415 Allison Pointe Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46250) * **REMOTE:** [Register to get the Zoom link](https://sixfeetup.zoom.us/meeting/register/0Z7nLHTOQZiHC2_nj70TrQ). **AGENDA** **7 - 7:15pm:** Announcements and Introductions **7:15 - 8:15pm: Lightning Talks** Lightning Talks are short presentations of 5 minutes or less and can be presented in person or remotely. Expect a variety of perspectives, practical ideas, and fresh insights from members of the IndyPy community. **8:15 - 8:30pm:** Door Prizes **8:30 - 9pm:** Networking Want to present? **[Submit your talk idea before April 30](https://sixfeetup.typeform.com/indypy2026talks?utm_source=meetup).** Guests are welcome to attend, but please have each person RSVP on their own Meetup account.

Join us as we get together to see your choice of two VERY different movies – one sweet and wholesome – the other a terrifying folklore horror! Option 1 is the fun whodunnit-action-comedy-mystery led by Hugh Jackman, THE SHEEP DETECTIVES! Option 2 is the top-reviewed supernatural-horror-thriller starring Adam Scott, HOKUM! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: THE SHEEP DETECTIVES: Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. The film is directed by Kyle Balda and take a look at this ensemble cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau and Emma Thompson and the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein and Rhys Darby. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyZI5oM6hWk HOKUM: In this film, a horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch. It is written/directed by Damian McCarthy stars Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh and Austin Amelio. Hokum premiered to rave reviews at this year’s SXSW Festival and is being release by Neon. It is earning a stellar 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it, “A classic haunted house story enriched with atmospheric folklore and perfectly-timed shocks!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVCIK_MPyhc PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet inside the theater lobby about 20 minutes before showtime. If the showtimes work out, we’ll try to get both groups together for a bite before the shows! Complete details and showtime will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan