Making a yurt
8 luglio 2017, Kyrgyzstan ⋅ ☀️ 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 goodsLeggi altro
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. Leggi altro
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 andLeggi altro
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 .Leggi altro
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 aLeggi altro
At JFK, 1am departure to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Viaggiatore So that's what's going on in front of Lenz's Deli.