KyrgyzstanNaryn oblastTash Rabat Caravanserail40°49’20” N 75°17’23” E
June 27, 2019 in Kyrgyzstan ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
The first stop in Kyrgyzstan. Tash Rabat is the name of the yurt settlement, the valley, the river and the caravansarai (see another post). These are various pictures of the incredible beauty of thisRead more
KyrgyzstanGorod BishkekTokol’dosh42°52’30” N 74°37’4” E
KyrgyzstanChuyskaya Oblast’BuranaBashnya Burana42°44’47” N 75°15’3” E
KyrgyzstanChuyskaya Oblast’Kalmak-Ashuu42°43’34” N 76°4’47” E
KyrgyzstanIssyk-KulCholpon-AtaCholpon-Ata Airport42°39’27” N 77°3’26” E
July 3, 2019 in Kyrgyzstan ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Former site of religious and ritual significance, dating back thousands of years. Many animals, stone circles and more is a rather uniques geologic setting.
KyrgyzstanIssyk-KulAnyrtor42°22’24” N 78°36’43” E
July 4, 2019 in Kyrgyzstan ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Another beautiful spot in Kyrgyzstan. The first pic is the valley where we stayed. Second is a Russian army truck we used the get there over the worst road by far I have ever been on anywhere inRead more
KyrgyzstanIssyk-KulJeti-Oguz District42°18’49” N 78°15’34” E
July 7, 2019 in Kyrgyzstan ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
A large valley not far from Issyk-Kul. The name means seven bulls. The first pic is of the formation that gives the valley it's name. Second is broken heart rock. The rest are of the scenery. TheRead more
KyrgyzstanIssyk-KulTërt-Kul’Korumdu42°7’51” N 76°57’43” E
July 7, 2019 in Kyrgyzstan ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Hunting with eagles is an ancient tradition in central Asia. I'm holding a golden eagle trained for hunting by the man in the second and third pictures. In the 4th the eagle is up on the ridge for aRead more
KyrgyzstanIssyk-KulKyzyl-Tuu42°11’18” N 76°40’22” E
July 7, 2019 in Kyrgyzstan ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
This a visit to a workshop where the wooden frames for traditional Kyrgyz yurts are handmade by a family that has been doing this for generations. Starting from pieces if Willow, they are cut,Read more
KyrgyzstanNaryn oblastKochkor42°13’4” N 75°45’31” E
July 8, 2019 in Kyrgyzstan ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
The traditional process for rug making. Cleaning the wool. Cutting the wool. Making a design. Setting the design with hot water and pressing by foot. Then elbow pressing. Finally, the "rug" with theRead more
