Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz Honor Guard
While walking in the city center of Bishkek in 1999, I was able to get some good shots of the Kyrgyz Honor Guard that stood in front of Lenin’s statue. This statue has since been replaced by Manas, a popular
Kyrgyz Honor Guard
While walking in the city center of Bishkek in 1999, I was able to get some good shots of the Kyrgyz Honor Guard that stood in front of Lenin’s statue. This statue has since been replaced by Manas, a popular
Bishkek
Beautiful Bishkek, Kyrgzyzstan. A lovely city. I lived in Bishkek from August, 1999, to December, 1999. I lived with a well known actor and his family who once served as a host family for a Peace Corps volunteer. From their
Bishkek
Beautiful Bishkek, Kyrgzyzstan. A lovely city. I lived in Bishkek from August, 1999, to December, 1999. I lived with a well known actor and his family who once served as a host family for a Peace Corps volunteer. From their
Kyrgyz Mercedes
That’s what my driver kept calling these horse pulled wagons. We saw them all over Kyrgyzstan. I took this shot on the highway to Talas.
Kyrgyz Mercedes
That’s what my driver kept calling these horse pulled wagons. We saw them all over Kyrgyzstan. I took this shot on the highway to Talas.
Talas, Kyrgyzstan
A long ways from the troubles of Bishkek and Osh, Talas is separated from most of the country by a highway that ran through Kazakhstan. Most people had to go by nearby Taraz, Kazakhstan, for their main shopping. Talas is one of
Talas, Kyrgyzstan
A long ways from the troubles of Bishkek and Osh, Talas is separated from most of the country by a highway that ran through Kazakhstan. Most people had to go by nearby Taraz, Kazakhstan, for their main shopping. Talas is one of
Osh, Kyrgyzstan
Osh has a large population of devout Uzbek Muslims. I have no qualms telling people that Osh is one of my favorite cities in the world. It has this feeling that draws people to it. The people are nice, the
Osh, Kyrgyzstan
Osh has a large population of devout Uzbek Muslims. I have no qualms telling people that Osh is one of my favorite cities in the world. It has this feeling that draws people to it. The people are nice, the
Manas International Airport (1999)
Manas International Airport is different today then back in 1999. Now the US military stations some of its troops the Manas Air Base. Back in 1999, Manas was a newly built airport with just one jetway. There were still many
Manas International Airport (1999)
Manas International Airport is different today then back in 1999. Now the US military stations some of its troops the Manas Air Base. Back in 1999, Manas was a newly built airport with just one jetway. There were still many
Burana Tower – Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan
Located just outside of Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan, is the famous Burana Tower. It is a must visit for those headed to Lake Issyk Kul. There is tale that explains why the Burana Tower was built: A legend connected with the tower
Burana Tower – Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan
Located just outside of Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan, is the famous Burana Tower. It is a must visit for those headed to Lake Issyk Kul. There is tale that explains why the Burana Tower was built: A legend connected with the tower
Karakol Masjid
Karakol, Kyrgyzstan, was located at the far end of the famous Lake Issyk Kul. A large community of Dungans, Chinese Muslims, resided in Karakol. I remember the Dungans very well, they had the best Chinese restaurants in town. Here is
Karakol Masjid
Karakol, Kyrgyzstan, was located at the far end of the famous Lake Issyk Kul. A large community of Dungans, Chinese Muslims, resided in Karakol. I remember the Dungans very well, they had the best Chinese restaurants in town. Here is