Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo

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August 1st 2008

Published: August 1st 2008

Kymys. Fermented mare's milk. I'd been looking forward to trying it ever since I decided to come to Central Asia, but I guess I'd always had in mind just a small sip, rather than the overflowing bowl Aitbek had just thrust into my hands. I gazed into it uncertainly for a moment, fairly dubious about the tiny pieces of straw and strands of hair bobbing at the surface. But Aitbek just nodded encoura... Read Full Entry

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1st August 2008

deleted_49612
deleted_49612

Oh cool! Kochkor is exactly where I am going in September. I am going to read this blog tomorrow. :) I just want to ask you a couple of questions if you dont mind. Can I take a mini van or shared taxi from Osh Bazzar in Bishkek to Kochkor or is should I try to catch one at the bus station instead? How much is a reasonable price to pay for this? When you were in Kyrgyzstan was it easy to change all major currencies to the local currency? Mel

1st August 2008

Hutcho
Daniel Hutchinson

Shame about the loo!
Hey Michael, your night out on the jailoo sounds amazing as does delicious kymys. Keep up the excellent blogs. Dan

1st August 2008

Johanna
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Simply Hilarious !!!
Can't stop laughing.....

1st August 2008

graciela
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Lovely
What a great experience!!!!!!!! Lovely pictures. Congratulations for your blog. Love from Argentina.

2nd August 2008

Joel
Joel Meadows

Awesome!
Loved every word and photo!

2nd August 2008

Barbara-Mary
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Hey Michael, I would have loved to have gone horse riding with you up into the mountains! Have you seen my latest Facebook picture? Yurt building looked challenging as well as a lot of fun and you were right, that toilet certainly looked disgusting!

4th August 2008

Dave "Pom" Shaw
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lookin fine
hi michael, looks like you are havinga great time in central asia. stop by korea on your way home if you can - come say hello. stay in touch man - pom! http://daveshawblog.wordpress.com/

4th August 2008

shao
Shaoyi Lim

Absolutely fabulous!
This is getting better and better. Loved the narration and photos!

5th August 2008

michaelpaddo
Michael Meadows

Re: Mell
hey again mel, no worries at all, am happy to help out if i can! for getting to kochkor from bishkek, i'm pretty sure that the west (zapadny) bus station is your best option. from what i can tell, there are some buses (although the bus system seems pretty unreliable, to say the least) but i'd opt for one of the frequent minibuses that leave as soon as they're full. shared taxis are another good option, as you supposed. hope that helps! and i'll be looking forward to reading your own kyrgyz blogs - let me know when they start appearing! =)

6th August 2008

Fang in JapanLand
Sandra Fang

Amazing stories
Hi Michael! Been following your stories for a while, first time commenting, though.^^ It's impressive to see a young man so wise and adventurous traveling around the world, continue to keep your eyes clear, your ears open, and let life lead your way!^^ Thanks for sharing!!^^ Sandra

7th August 2008

deleted_49612
deleted_49612

Thanks Michael :) Less than a month before I go. :) I am going for 9 days and wishing it is 30.

8th August 2008

michaelpaddo
Michael Meadows

Re: Sandra
thanks for taking the time to make such a kind comment sandra, although i'm not sure i can lay much claim to being either wise or adventurous!

8th August 2008

michaelpaddo
Michael Meadows

Re: Shao
cheers shao! just checked out your page, and will be looking forward to hearing about the volunteer project in cambodia!

10th August 2008

Lola the princess
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i would have stayed at saralaz-saz forever ..
i keep on hearing about central asia just about every day : swiss biodiversity preservation program for turkmenistan forest, yurt life-style in siberia, Uzbek judoka .. and every times it reminds me about how amazing your trip must have been .. so jealouslaa !! hope the comeback to spore aseptic life is not too brutal !! by the way, where's the mullet ? ;) keep the blogs coming !!

15th August 2008

chaulih
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nice blog again
Hey Michael, great you have started to write travel blog again, i have been waiting for quite a time to read your blog again. I like the way you describe your encounter all along the travel. Beautiful words;-) Nice photos. it would be great if i have the chance to meet you to share the experience of travelling. If you come to Malaysia or Singapore, feel free to shoot me an mail...looking forward to your next blog @@

16th September 2008

Ellen Around the World
Ellen

Hey there - Awesome journey by the sounds of things. Laughed out loud at your loo video! It's certainly up there with the worst I've seen in my travels! Considering an overland journey back to India from Europe (where I am now) for next visit - so will continue to tune in with interest. Happy travels, Ellen

27th April 2009

TinNiE
" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

Toilet
That is one bad toilet!LOLS!Beautiful writing and beautiful photos ...

13th August 2011

lulu
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probably it's in Russia

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