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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 michaelpaddo
July 4th 2008

Kicking it with the Kyrgyz Asia » Kyrgyzstan

Monument to the Martyrs of the Revolution, (Bishkek)

The old man with the wooden leg grinned across the low table at me, a mouthful of gold teeth gleaming in the candle-light. Raising his shot glass high, he waited for the rest of the table to fall silent, then looked me right in the eye and barked something in Kyrgyz, eliciting growls of assent from the men around me. I didn't recognise the word, but his sentiment was clear enough; it didn't matter how many drunken louts were waiting for me in the cold outside - fanning the flames of their violent anger with more & more alcohol - I [View Full Entry]

A still-defiant Lenin, relegated to the small square behind the State Historical Museum (Bishkek)

Statue of Manas, the warrior-hero of the epic of the same name

Me, Suyun & Azamat at Pristan, on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kol

By Christine and Terry
June 14th 2008

Kyrgyzstan Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek

Freedom Square Memorial
Kyrgyzstan’s people have great pride in their nomadic traditions, living in Yurts (round tents made from felt) and the centrepiece of the Yurt has become a key symbol of Kyrgyzstan\\\'s identity.

KYRGYZSTAN Herewith, blog from Kyrgyzstan and its just the three weeks late. We’re currently enjoying the Monsoon in India! Thanks to those who have sent messages … but please everyone we really enjoy your comments so don’t be shy! Kyrgyzstan is an amazing country; 90% of it is above 1,500m and the Tien Shan mountains, which run into China, form a beautiful backdrop to Bishkek the capital city. Arriving at Bishkek Airport Tashkent Airport had been voted the 2nd worst airport in the world and it did not disappoint. Manas [View Full Entry]

By burningmatt
May 31st 2008

That's another fine stan you've got me into Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Osh

I have visited a Central Asian embassy for the last time. You have no idea how relieved I am, although this last one was relatively easy. So, Tajik visa in hand, I set off on the 12 hour drive to Osh, in the south of Kyrgyzstan, in a shared taxi. I managed to get the front seat, which was great as I'd read much about the majestic scenery. I was not disappointed - the views were stunningly dramatic, rather like the driving. In fact the driving was more than that. It was terrifying. I have very few photos of the journey [View Full Entry]

By burningmatt
May 29th 2008

Ouch Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Ala Archa

I've just had a wonderful day in the mountains. My feet have just had a really shit day in the mountains and hate me. Lots of sun, again. Lots of majestic scenery, again. No horses though. And no people, which was the bit I liked best. I was absolutely and totally alone for about 8 hours in the most amazing landscape. Bliss. Just as well really, because there was no-one there to hear me yell "fucking hell fuck fuck fuck" repeatedly while I was fording a raging torrent of a stream of fresh meltwater, barefoot. Did my feet ever hurt when [View Full Entry]

By burningmatt
May 27th 2008

I am guitar explosion silver Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek

Oh, those t-shirts. Yes, I've been wandering the markets in Bishkek again, killing a bit more time after visiting the Tajik embassy. The Tajik embassy was a pleasant surprise, largely on account of the complete lack of any other visa applicants. No elbows. No lists. No waiting 2 hours in the sun being jostled by men in felt hats. Just a polite, helpful consul, an empty room and a stack of application forms. Once done with the application I headed back into town, grabbing a quick samosa on the way. Samosas are common here, but they're not what we'd call samosas [View Full Entry]

By burningmatt
May 20th 2008

Yurt lush Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek

I've had a great few days. When I wasn't galloping through the high summer meadows with the wind in my hair and the sun glinting off the alpine lakes I was sat in a yurt drinking tea and getting to know the life of the shepherds. They didn't try and feed me eyeballs, and I was too early in the season for kymys, so my tastebuds also survived intact. I ended up at least four kinds of sore, but happy. In fact, feeling like I'd missed out a bit, I bought some kymys from a roadside stand on the way back [View Full Entry]

By burningmatt
May 14th 2008

Fat men mode pants Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek

I love shopping. The crowds, the bustle, the endless failure to find quite what you want. It's especially good in Bishkek, and more to the point in Osh Bazaar, a huge market in the city, where the stalls are so tightly packed that you can only pass someone coming the other way if you turn sideways and there's a pile-up if anyone actually stops to buy anything. You know all those really ugly clothes they used to sell in provincial markets in the UK? They still make them. Now they're worse. They make so many more of them, and they're all [View Full Entry]

By burningmatt
May 13th 2008

What's up, Doc? Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek

Green and pleasant Bishkek is as pleasant a place as I could think of to start to come down with some mystery illness. The mystery, however, was solved this morning with the sudden realisation that I hadn't had a cup of coffee for three days. It's not Kyrgyz Haemorrhagic Fever, it's caffeine withdrawal. So, a trip to the brunch clinic later, I'm feeling a little better. I'll be right as rain by tomorrow. Rain, incidentally, which hasn't fallen on me since I got here. I know that's tempting fate, but can I just say what a refreshing change that is? It's [View Full Entry]

By burningmatt
May 10th 2008

Made it! Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Yssyk Kol

I felt a distinct frisson of excitement as I boarded the flight and took my seat. This was no ordinary flight. Not only was I about to experience the unparalleled luxury of flying business class on Aviakompaniyasi Kyrgyzstan, but I was taking my first ever flight on a Tupolev, or to be more precise for airliner geeks, a Tupolev TU-134A. I tried to put my finger on what I was enjoying the most. Was it the miniature doorway that was around shoulder-height? Was it the interior that was straight out of a 1960s BOAC advert (if you ignore [View Full Entry]

By bruceking
April 26th 2008

Lake Isskyk-Kul Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek

Boom gorge.
A picture from the trip to Issyk Kul lake

Hello there! I just got back from Kyrgyzstan, I spent ten wonderful days there, some of the time in the mountains and some of it near the Lake, Issyk-Kul (hope I spelled it correct). The one thing I regret that I took this trip in early April and I must say this is not the best time to come, it is still cold in the mountains and the snow is still there. Nevertheless I really enjoyed the trip, and I wish I could have taken the same trip in May or in June when the weather is the most favorable for [View Full Entry]

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