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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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By calpreece
November 9th 2009

Day 30, One Month in Kyrgyzstan Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek

Day 30, July 25, 2009, Saturday, Ishembi 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 a mild cascade and I definitely have a sinus problem. I will try to find a couple of solutions at an Apoteka, pharmacy, today. I ran out of the Fluctinase spray, and have just taken the last of the Tylenol sinus caps I brought with me in case the dust and pollution proved too much. So far, [View Full Entry]

By sprucemoose
October 15th 2009

The Way of the Nomad Asia » Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan

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 Kyzart to Lake Song Kol through a couple of valleys. The only downside was that I had to do this 3-day hike by myself because no one else wanted to go, and I'd rather go by myself than not go at all! I did toy with the idea of getting a guide... but, you know. Naryn Oblast (province) and the Song Kol [View Full Entry]

By calpreece
September 29th 2009

Day 25, Back in Bishkek Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek

Ala-Too Square at Night
New lights, fountains and flowers greeted me on my return to Bishkek.

Day 25, July 20, 2009, Monday, Duishombu: 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 cold or only hot water in Bishkek. It has something to do with the infrastructure problems created by the growth of the capital over the last few years. Extending services to everyone is a challenge for a country whose annual per capita income is probably about $150 a month. But it is not a [View Full Entry]

By calpreece
September 28th 2009

Day 22, Swimming in Osh Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Osh

The Lenin Statue in Osh
Statues of Lenin remain everywhere in Kyrgyzstan.

Day 22, July 17, 2009, Friday, Juma: Three weeks in Kyrgyzstan and I never really know what is coming next. I am now told that Colonel Nurmatov as some plans for us to see the country, especially some fine natural spots, with water. That may or may not delay the return to Bishkek. Late yesterday I was told that Gulnara, who is the boss, after all, wanted me to go to Kyzylkia to see the grandparents at the village. Then I was to fly back to Bishkek on Sunday. We will see just how far that gets. I keep saying that [View Full Entry]

By calpreece
September 28th 2009

23rd Day, Last Day in Osh Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Osh

At the Ak Borok
Colonel Nurmatov, Gulbara, Kuba, And Calvin at the mountain stream near Osh.

Day 24, July 19, 2009, Sunday, Jekshembi: 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 afternoon to the home of Amariam for an afternoon meal including a sheep's head. Amariam and I talked about what it takes to get accepted at an American University. She is preparing to take the TOEFL here and the SAT exam as she graduates. Her English is very good, with only an occasional difficulty. She would like [View Full Entry]

By calpreece
September 25th 2009

Day 21, July 16, 2009, Thursday, Beishembi Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Osh

The Welcome Spread
When we walked in this was the table setting.

Day 21, July 16, 2009, Thursday, Beishembi: I got home about 10 pm from yesterday's adventure into the heart of Southern Kyrgyzstan and the village of Aidarken. I was exhausted from the travel and the experiences and went straight to bed after unloading a bag full of goodies from the afternoon-long-into-the-sunset-dinner at the home of Faruh's wife's family. Travel to Aidarken was with Faruh's brother-in-law and his wife and baby, Mustafa. Faruh's brother-in-law studied theology for 10 years at Al-Azhar in Cairo and he works in the foundation that represents the ideas of Fetulla [View Full Entry]

By calpreece
September 22nd 2009

Day 20, Waiting to Travel Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Osh

jyzym hanging in the garden
Grapes not quite ready for picking

Day 20, July 15, 2009, Wednesday, Sharshembi: I awoke a little late again this morning. It affects getting any writing done or any reflection. It is one of the difficulties when one is doing home stays. Getting some time alone to write was easier in Bishkek because everybody slept until at least 8 or 9 am and they left me alone. Here in Osh, the family actually keeps normal hours and are up by 7:30 am or by 8 at the latest and wants to feed me, or have a conversation. Marat is watching the part of “I Am Legend,” the [View Full Entry]

By calpreece
September 21st 2009

Day 19, In the Southern City Of Osh Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Osh

On the streets of Osh

Day 19, July 14, 2009, Tuesday, Sheishembi: The day yesterday was interesting, Marat woke me about 6 am as planned and told me that I should have breakfast and we would head out to climb the stairs of the mountain to a Museum in a cave at the top of Soloman's Throne, or Suleman's Throne. The rock is a promontory of jagged mountain that dominates the Osh skyline. It sits more or less in the center of the city. From the observation area about half-way up you can look out over all of the city of Osh. Last year when I [View Full Entry]

By calpreece
September 21st 2009

20th Day, Osh and more Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Osh

Osh Street

By calpreece
September 19th 2009

Day 18, First Day in Osh Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Osh

On the road to Osh
Following too close is part of the experience

Day 18, July 13, 2009, Monday, Duishombu: The day has begun in Osh with the sound of “Allah Ahkbar” issuing from the minarets of the local mosques. It is was unusual to hear the sound at a little before 5 am this morning, since I have not heard it once in Bishkek or in Lake Issy-Kul. And there was something comforting about hearing the call to prayer in a country that while run by a secular government, is predominately Islamic in its belief structures. The day promises to be one of other surprises and revelations, I am sure. I have been [View Full Entry]

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