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The Goat!
from: "Buzkashi or: How I learned to stop worrying and love polo played with a dead goat" By sprucemoose
Kyrgyzstan is an impoverished ex Soviet country, since August 31, 1991. It is located on the east side of central Asia, bordering China. Mile upon mile of unspoilt Alpine esque mountains interspersed with icy lakes, yurt studded green summer pastures and towns and cities far apart make Kyrgyzstan a trekkers and campers paradise. Although the season is short because of heavy snowfall blocking many roads and passes for much of the year, Kyrgyzstan can be a tourists choice for its value for money, relative ease of obtaining a tourist visa and most importantly for some, a cutting edge travel experience.
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November 9th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
I had planned a couple of middle of the night calls early this morning to the West Coast of the US to get some updates from my friends Ray and Tariq. I had given myself one of those auto suggesti ... [full story]
I had planned a couple of middle of the night calls early this morning to the West Coast of the US to get some updates from my friends Ray and Tariq. I had given myself one of those auto suggesti ... [full story]
November 9th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
The land of inshallah has really caught up with me. I am starting to lose my ambition to accomplish any meaningful tasks. I managed to sleep most of the day away again yesterday. My nose is in ... [full story]
The land of inshallah has really caught up with me. I am starting to lose my ambition to accomplish any meaningful tasks. I managed to sleep most of the day away again yesterday. My nose is in ... [full story]
November 9th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
I awoke early this morning, even for me, around 5:45 as a kind of cooling breeze moved through the window in my room. I also heard Organgul moving around upstairs in preparation for her morning p ... 4 photos [full story]
I awoke early this morning, even for me, around 5:45 as a kind of cooling breeze moved through the window in my room. I also heard Organgul moving around upstairs in preparation for her morning p ... 4 photos [full story]
November 9th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
It's election day in Kyrgyzstan. There is little question about the outcome. The current office holder has a lock on re-election. But the news today and tonight give the appearance of a contest. ... 7 photos [full story]
It's election day in Kyrgyzstan. There is little question about the outcome. The current office holder has a lock on re-election. But the news today and tonight give the appearance of a contest. ... 7 photos [full story]
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Buzkashi or: How I learned to stop worrying and love polo played with a dead goat
Buzkashi or: How I learned to stop worrying and love polo played with a dead goat
October 22nd 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan
Horseriding is as essential part of daily life for the nomadic Kyrgyz, and they never hesitate to display their skill in competitions. The best of these is Buzkashi, a game only possible in a regi ... 28 photos [full story]
Horseriding is as essential part of daily life for the nomadic Kyrgyz, and they never hesitate to display their skill in competitions. The best of these is Buzkashi, a game only possible in a regi ... 28 photos [full story]
October 27th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
I awoke this morning at 6:25 and immediately headed for the shower to beat the crowd that might be interested later. I feel really good this morning. Nothing got done yesterday. I did not hear ... 5 photos [full story]
I awoke this morning at 6:25 and immediately headed for the shower to beat the crowd that might be interested later. I feel really good this morning. Nothing got done yesterday. I did not hear ... 5 photos [full story]
October 27th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
I was awakened at 6:20 this morning by a telephone call from Marat asking me who was at home here. Ainura, Orgungul, Gulnara, Timka, Asi and I were the only ones here. He asked me to tell Ainur ... 4 photos [full story]
I was awakened at 6:20 this morning by a telephone call from Marat asking me who was at home here. Ainura, Orgungul, Gulnara, Timka, Asi and I were the only ones here. He asked me to tell Ainur ... 4 photos [full story]
October 15th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Song Kol
Here I am, heading into the heartland of the Kyrgyz! I had four days off from my school, and I decided that I would use this precious time to do a simple but not-oft-trodden hike from a village called ... 27 photos [full story]
Here I am, heading into the heartland of the Kyrgyz! I had four days off from my school, and I decided that I would use this precious time to do a simple but not-oft-trodden hike from a village called ... 27 photos [full story]
September 29th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
I awoke this morning at 6 am, thinking that I was going to grab a shower, but for some reason, there is no hot water in the bathroom this morning. It is not uncommon for there to be either only c ... 5 photos [full story]
I awoke this morning at 6 am, thinking that I was going to grab a shower, but for some reason, there is no hot water in the bathroom this morning. It is not uncommon for there to be either only c ... 5 photos [full story]
September 28th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Osh
So, the schedule did get worked out and we bought a ticket on Kyrgyz Airline to return me to Bishkek today. That meant that most of yesterday was full of goodbyes including a visit in the late af ... 5 photos [full story]
So, the schedule did get worked out and we bought a ticket on Kyrgyz Airline to return me to Bishkek today. That meant that most of yesterday was full of goodbyes including a visit in the late af ... 5 photos [full story]
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