Hike to Sary Chelek

Kyrgyz Horse Trip Part 1 of 4

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August 3rd 2005
So two years and change have passed since I moved to Kazakhstan. I learned some Russian, experienced village life and have gained much patience. I also read a good deal, studyied for and took the GMAT, applied to graduate business school, taught at a local high school, and learned what I really want from life. That last one was not just a realization but a culmination of years of indecision ... read more

Asia » Kyrgyzstan

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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