Friday, August 31, 2012

Sights & Sounds of Karakol


The weather in Kyrgyzstan is blisteringly good. Blue skies, sunny weather - the only problem is that it is also very dusty, when there is little rain. The best thing is, thick trekking socks get dry in one night - this means I can wash my socks EVERYDAY I am at Bulak Say! Such is the simple pleasures of life.


the yurt I stay in has 4 beds, and a priceless view

view from the farm towards Jolgolot village

Ines preparing French crepes, because the boys love it - and so do we

crepes with chocolate & bananas, with fresh grapes on the side. 5-star hotel quality

It is Independence Day in Kyrgyzstan today, so we are going to see the celebrations in Karakol town. It's an excursion for the boys too, and they are super excited. Watch them tear off down the 15 mins dirt trail from Bulak Say to the bus stop at Jolgolot! (together with Tusia, one of the farm dogs, which thinks we are going on a hike)



They encounter a momentary pause, as the 3 year old is stuck on a little slope on the trail. He is afraid to go down! So his 7 year old brother runs back to rescue him, and here they come tearing off together again.





the crowds at Karakol's main square






very good Kyrgyz singers

ashlanfu, tasty spicy cold noodles





1 comment:

  1. super cool. I had a great time going through your blog. Hope there are many more adventures ahead and have loads of fun! See you back home in a month!

    -sb-

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