what a wonderful country Michael, I can understand your disappointment with the bathes at Karakol - a once was beautiful place. Did you go to Burana Towers? Well worth it - steeped in history on the silk route.
I like you writing style, you should be a travel writer. Then you whole family could write the articles. You have all treaveled so much.
Bless ya Nick
I've been waiting for your return to blogging! Well-worth waiting for, Michael! You have met some very interesting people along the way and your vivid descriptions certainly bring them to life. Hope the next installment is up soon! Watch out for drunken shepherds and vodka-drinking women!
Nice Blog ! I really enjoyed reading your fascinating stories about the Kyrgyz culture, especially about the "Bride Kidnapping" 'cos it actually happened to my grandfather's sister. Although bride kidnapping is not a tradition or even remotely a cultural thing back in our country, my great aunt was kidnapped by an obssesed suitor and tried to force her to marry him....my great aunt thought she'd rather kill herself and be shamed to eternity than marry a "Psycho"... to make the long story short, she pressed charges and got him jailed ...
Thanks for the postcard Michael. Enjoyed your blog - like you I knew little of Central Asia and you have, as always, engaged my interest and infomed my intellect. Also like the mix of travelogue and poetic prose. We are off to the Svalbard islands week after next - a rather tame cruise compared to your adventures! Look forward to the next installment.
What an entertaining blog. :)
I am going to Kyrgyzstan in September. I am relieved to hear that the visa on arrival can be easily got but am getting concerned about those drunken men I keep reading about in blogs about Kyrgyzstan. Hopefully they leave women alone. Or hopefully I can at least avoid them by not wandering around at night.
Mel
Look out for shepherds!! So glad you are back into writing blogs!! I have missed them, and this one certainly makes up for the break. You have a happy way of making friends and attracting attention!
HBK! haha loved the story of the gold miners and the beautiful young kyrgyz woman! cheers for the insightful, informative and above all entertaining first blog on central asia. eagerly anticipating the next installment!!! :P
well written I really enjoyed reading your experience in Krygyz.
Nice photos too. I would love to see more pics from your hike, and the Krygyz countryside.
Like thi Job but not its heading hello friend, I appreciate ur work , i like all ur research about my place (Paratwada), but only one thing dissappoint me that u called it "dusty"
Hey Michael. Read through your blogs. I must say that I enjoyed them tremendously. I like the fact that they're not merely descriptions but a valuable insight of the places you've visited, with a sprinkle of emotions and an injection of humour. Like a good book, it's really addictive. Your photos are amazing too =)
a wonderfull job hey michael hi!
Iam from the same town PARATWADA.i Liked ur job.this pics shows that u had done the survey of melghat.Well i am proud of u my friend.hey whenever u will come again mail me on my e-mail add.i will come to meet u!bye
good writer l bought india travel book guide 8 months ago but still not finish reading yet...woo describing from real expeirence of traveling is very good. How are you such a good writer 'cause you make a reader smiles :DDD
amazing Cambodia Hmm... very adventerous travel to cambodia in your blog...wah envy again...it's my place l would like to visit. l asked my friend last month again and again since we were studying in Univ. now, we are working far away and she asked? ...you're crazy! do you still want to go there? :) hmmm one day to Angkor wat; the seventh wonder world things. Thanks your blog again..it's awusome.
India is cool Good about your blog..l would love to go there for study before dicied to SanFrancisco, however, still want to travel there...very very much but my job time is not support this..Let's quit next year :) Jeab from Koh Samet
Kate
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Love your work...
Hey Michael, awesome blog as always. I wish I could write as well as you! Look forward to your next blogs. - Kate.