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A wet and misty Karakol Valley
from: "This is supposed to be Central Asia not Scotland - Kyrgyzstan Part 2" By Burnley Mike
Background: A Central Asian country of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions, Kyrgyzstan was annexed by Russia in 1864; it achieved independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Nation-wide demonstrations in the spring of 2005 resulted in the ouster of President Askar AKAYEV, who had run the country since 1990. Subsequent presidential elections in July of 2005 were won overwhelmingly by former prime minister Kurmanbek BAKIYEV. Current concerns include: privatization of state-owned enterprises, expansion of democracy and political freedoms, interethnic relations, and combating terrorism.
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Areas in : Cholpan-Ata (1)
September 14th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Yssyk Kol » Cholpan-Ata
We are back in Bishkek. I awoke this morning the first time at 5 am, but knew that trying to stay awake would be impossible, so I went back to the bed and slept again until about 8:30 am. Bishke ... 5 photos [full story]
We are back in Bishkek. I awoke this morning the first time at 5 am, but knew that trying to stay awake would be impossible, so I went back to the bed and slept again until about 8:30 am. Bishke ... 5 photos [full story]
September 13th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Yssyk Kol
Well, yesterday's poor weather resulted in some new information and a fun day after all. I am always reminded of the quotation in for July 2nd birthdays which is “Suddenly, Piglet realized ... 6 photos [full story]
Well, yesterday's poor weather resulted in some new information and a fun day after all. I am always reminded of the quotation in for July 2nd birthdays which is “Suddenly, Piglet realized ... 6 photos [full story]
September 13th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Yssyk Kol
If it were not for this travel diary and my Mac, I would not really know what day it is. I am not even sure how many days I have been in Kyrgyzstan at this point, except that it appears to be day ... 4 photos [full story]
If it were not for this travel diary and my Mac, I would not really know what day it is. I am not even sure how many days I have been in Kyrgyzstan at this point, except that it appears to be day ... 4 photos [full story]
September 12th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Yssyk Kol
Yesterday's excursion was less than fully successful. And the problem was the 15 year old being a teenager all morning. First he did not want to go to town, even though I tried to explain that t ... 4 photos [full story]
Yesterday's excursion was less than fully successful. And the problem was the 15 year old being a teenager all morning. First he did not want to go to town, even though I tried to explain that t ... 4 photos [full story]
September 12th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Yssyk Kol
Surprise, surprise, we are still in Cholpan-Ata at the Cafe Chebek and the motel with the empty swimming pool. Our plans to return to Bishkek were changed around noon. Emil called from America t ... 3 photos [full story]
Surprise, surprise, we are still in Cholpan-Ata at the Cafe Chebek and the motel with the empty swimming pool. Our plans to return to Bishkek were changed around noon. Emil called from America t ... 3 photos [full story]
September 12th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Yssyk Kol
Did I mention the rain? Yesterday was a washout, no trip to the beach. The clouds darkened and gathered over the mountain tops and then brought the rain and cold down with them. It was snowing ... 3 photos [full story]
Did I mention the rain? Yesterday was a washout, no trip to the beach. The clouds darkened and gathered over the mountain tops and then brought the rain and cold down with them. It was snowing ... 3 photos [full story]
September 12th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Yssyk Kol
What an excellent day yesterday turned out to be. I finally made enough noise to get Timka out of bed and thinking about going to the beach around 10 a.m. No one seems to be ready to head to the ... 4 photos [full story]
What an excellent day yesterday turned out to be. I finally made enough noise to get Timka out of bed and thinking about going to the beach around 10 a.m. No one seems to be ready to head to the ... 4 photos [full story]
September 11th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Yssyk Kol
Another early morning for me, awaking at a little before 5 am. I forced myself back to sleep and managed to make it to 6 a.m. I am just constitutionally become an old man and waking at the sam ... 4 photos [full story]
Another early morning for me, awaking at a little before 5 am. I forced myself back to sleep and managed to make it to 6 a.m. I am just constitutionally become an old man and waking at the sam ... 4 photos [full story]
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