KOCHKOR

KOCHKOR, YSSYK KOL AND KARAKOL

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May 13th 2007
We are staying at homestays again and we got divided up into three, after dinner we were serenaded with local music by our gracious hosts, beautiful music and skillful playing. I bought a quilt carpet at the felt factory we went to , the lady demonstrated how to make the felt rugs as well and she made one whose design is the likeness of Gisele our truck. We had a quick lunch afterwards and then s ... read more

Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Yssyk Kol

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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 oust... ... read more