Making a yurt
8 juillet 2017, Kirghizistan ⋅ ☀️ 26 °CWe watched a pair of brother's show us all the steps in making a yurt, from shaving the wood, to assembling the frame, then to covering the outside in frame
We watched a pair of brother's show us all the steps in making a yurt, from shaving the wood, to assembling the frame, then to covering the outside in frame
we wake to a cool breeze and birds chirping in our delightful guest house. We are ringed by mountains and surrounded by flowers. We sit for a communal table filled with fresh berries, baked goodsEn savoir plus
After another breakfast in the Disco yurt, we head out as a group on a city tour. We start out walking to the church and learn that it is built completely out of wood, as earthquake protection. En savoir plus
Go down to breakfast at the hotel Otrar and discover a circular room with walls lined with carpets and scenic pictures, suggesting a yurt night club. Meet additional group members, Esther andEn savoir plus
In Almaty and Karokol, 3 different churches dating from 1850's - early 1900's. The main cathedral in Almaty was converted to a museum of Atheism during the Stalin era
Arrive in a blur at 4:40 am local time. 17 hours of transit spread over 2 time changes, Moscow and then Kazakhstan passport control. Aeroflot no problems, two dinners served at 3 am and then 2 am .En savoir plus
At Almaty's green market. Sprawling 2 floor, full block complex of interlocking buildings. We enter through the fruit section, berries, cherries, oranges, peaches and melons. Each area it's aEn savoir plus
At JFK, 1am departure to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Voyageur So that's what's going on in front of Lenz's Deli.