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Bishkek at night 05/2009 : Sleepless in Bishkek?
I prefer capturing night photos over discotheques anytime

Bishkek at night 05/2009

Sleepless in Bishkek? I prefer capturing night photos over discothequ ...

Updated: May 28, 2009 4:58am PST

Bishkek - misc. impressions 05/2009 : The capitol of Kyrgyzstan surrounded by majestic mountains.

Bishkek - misc. impressions 05/2009

The capitol of Kyrgyzstan surrounded by majestic mountains.

Updated: Nov 17, 2009 11:23am PST

Bishkek - State Historical Museum 05/2009 : This museum used to be the Lenin Museum.  Although I'm by no means a fan of communist regimes, some very unique exhibts are on display.  With unique I don't imply the communist heroes, but rather the Kyrgyz history and art exhibits.
And BTW the museum charges you an arm and leg for using the camera.  Don't know if this was Lenin's intenion.

Bishkek - State Historical Museum 05/2009

This museum used to be the Lenin Museum. Although I'm by no means a f ...

Updated: Jun 10, 2009 1:05am PST

Irkeshtam to Osh 05/2009 : First it took 6 hours for crossing the border from China into Kyrgyzstan. Then a 14 hour drive through hell.  The road was certainly the worst I have ever been on.

Irkeshtam to Osh 05/2009

First it took 6 hours for crossing the border from China into Kyrgyzst ...

Updated: May 28, 2009 12:06pm PST

Jety Oguz, the seven bulls 05/2009 : One of the most scenic and famous points near the lake Issyk-Yul in Kyrgyzstan.

Jety Oguz, the seven bulls 05/2009

One of the most scenic and famous points near the lake Issyk-Yul in Ky ...

Updated: May 28, 2009 6:11am PST

Jety Oguz sanatoria 05/2009 : Supposedly a SPA or resort, unfortunately closed most of the time.  Not a single guest in the hotel either.

Jety Oguz sanatoria 05/2009

Supposedly a SPA or resort, unfortunately closed most of the time. No ...

Updated: May 28, 2009 6:51am PST

Karakol - Orthodox Cathedral 05/2009 : I believe the church is called Holy Trinity.  Old ladies watch every step one takes on the inside, to prevent photos from being taken.  Nevertheless I managed a few quick shots with my small digital camera.

Karakol - Orthodox Cathedral 05/2009

I believe the church is called Holy Trinity. Old ladies watch every s ...

Updated: May 28, 2009 2:36am PST

Karakol - Dungan Mosque 05/2009 : Supposedly built without any nails.

Karakol - Dungan Mosque 05/2009

Supposedly built without any nails.

Updated: May 28, 2009 3:02am PST

Karakol - The charming houses 05/2009 : ... and not quite so charming houses.  Nevertheless a beautiful small town with spectacular views.

Karakol - The charming houses 05/2009

... and not quite so charming houses. Nevertheless a beautiful small ...

Updated: Jul 25, 2009 8:20am PST

Lake Issyk Kul - Aurora Resort 05/2009 : The hotel itself is nothing fancy, but clean.  Sadly the SPA open only at times not comprehensible for Western tourists.  The best parts are the elaborate and well maintained gardens around the hotel.
The website www.aurora.kg/ appears to have gone offline, but it was only in cyrillic anyhow.

Lake Issyk Kul - Aurora Resort 05/2009

The hotel itself is nothing fancy, but clean. Sadly the SPA open only ...

Updated: May 28, 2009 4:13am PST

Osh - misc. impressions 05/2009 : Random images captured during a few days in Osh

Osh - misc. impressions 05/2009

Random images captured during a few days in Osh

Updated: May 28, 2009 9:22am PST

Osh - sunset 05/2009 : As seen from the Solomon Throne mountain.

Osh - sunset 05/2009

As seen from the Solomon Throne mountain.

Updated: May 21, 2009 3:52pm PST

Osh - Solomon Throne mountain 05/2009 : Possibly be called Suleiman mountain

Osh - Solomon Throne mountain 05/2009

Possibly be called Suleiman mountain

Updated: May 28, 2009 8:11am PST

People of Kyrgyzstan 05/2009 : Best of, at least according in my opinion.

People of Kyrgyzstan 05/2009

Best of, at least according in my opinion.

Updated: May 28, 2009 8:52am PST