Bishkek

Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan that doesn't feel like a capital. There's around 1 million people, and it felt like a comfortable and relaxed place.

I was excited on the drive from the airport to notice the beautiful snowcapped mountains that surround the city. Bishkek has extremes in weather; 35 degrees celsius in summer, to minus 25 degrees in winter.

There are no amazing buildings in Bishkek or Kyrgyzstan, for that matter. Not like some of the surrounding countries. They are mostly Soviet style. They were nomadic people, so they never settled in one place for long enough to build nice buildings.

Bishkek is usually just a starting point for people to head off into the beautiful mountains.

I enjoyed my relaxing stay here. There's not much 'tourist' stuff, but there sure is some nice people.Les mer