Blogs from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Asia - page 3

Sraz měl být v 10:00 na Ala Too náměstí, ale než jsme začali tak bylo 11:30. Následoval Brainstorming, jak naplánovat propagaci Kyrgyzstánu, poprvé jsme se také setkali s Mel z Brazílie. Zjistil jsme taky že Traian je Z moldávie a že nepotřebuje Pas, protože Rusko a bývalé státy SSSR uznávají jeho OP jako platný doklad totožnosti. Na centrálním náměstí je něco jako naše hradní stráž, která se pravidelně střídá. Je to krásná podívaná, ikdyž jsme tam jediní turisti. Náměstí je obrovský s mnoha fontánami a obrovskou státní vlajkou. Poté jsme šli na oběd, kde nás stálo jídlo zákusek a pití zhruba 150 somů což je asi 70 korun. Nakonec jsme se rozhodli že půjdeme na Bowling, který mě mile překvapil, protože je v nové budově Bishkek Parku a vypadá fakt suprově. Velkým zážitkem je veřejná doprava ... read more

Druhý den, když jsme šli z welcome party do bazénu a celý den jsem relaxovali. Abych se rozkoukal a abych se více seznámil s rodinou, tak jsem jel dříve domů na pokec. Hlavou rodiny je otec Israil, který má dvě děti Syrgaim a Čingize. Matka pracuje v Rusku a posílá jim peníze, aby si mohli žít lépe, než ostatní. Ochutnal jsem místní speciality jako plov ( rýže se zeleninou a ovčím masem).... read more

It seems unlikely that the standard citizen would be able to name the capital city of Kyrgyzstan, so with that in mind, just how does the Kyrgyz capital city of Bishkek measure up when it comes to fulfilling the senses when such a 'dip-into-the-ether' episode is experienced? The answer is, as with nearby Almaty, incredibly well, that is providing that the city's set of credentials are to your liking. So, what might be these credentials which characterize such a low-profile city? Well, first and foremost, space, greenery, Soviet-era relics, parks, monuments, bazaars and top-flight scenery within easy reach. If most or all of the above sound appealing, then allow the charms of Bishkek to seep into your soul and unravel their multiple threads. A good place to start a tourist itinerary is at the Osh bazaar, ... read more

Here are a few pictures of Bishkek and the surroundings of the capital of Kyrgyzstan at the end of October. As you can see on the photos, the weather was nice ( I was wearing short sleeves to cycle) but it also snowed for a few days. The contrasts between the jammed city center and the silent hills around Bishkek are remarkable. You don’t want to be driving in Bishkek. The down-town area is small and it’s much faster and convenient to ride a bike (if you’re not scared) or walk. After a month spent with Becky in China, it was obviously very hard to leave her. On the other hand, I missed my bike (I had left it in Bishkek) and I was happy to get back on the saddle and explore new places in ... read more

Osh Bazaar is Bishkek’s largest market place. It is a hive of activity with endless arrays of fruit and vegetables, clothes and mops, and everything else the people of Bishkek could possibly want. It also had a contingent of policemen, two of whom were watching me, though I didn’t know it at the time. Suddenly I spotted what I was looking for - a stand peddling kumis,fermented mare’s milk. Even though I’d tried the hideous stuff in Almaty, I was eager to give it a second chance. Perhaps the Kazakh kumis I’d drank had been from a bad batch. Peering into the large urn, I mimed to the lady in charge that I’d like a cup of Kyrgyzstan’s national drink. After the usual confusion, she produced a bowl and ladled the white liquid in ... read more