Kyrgyz Man Drinks Tea Outside Yurt - Song Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan
A Kyrgyz man drinks his tea in the early morning outside his yurt at Song Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan. Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our Ramadan feast at Song Kul Lake.
Proud Kyrgyz Grandmother - World Nomad Games, Kyrgyzstan
A proud Kyrgyz grandmother with her granddaughter in a yurt at the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan.
Line of Horses and Peak Lenin - Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan
Horses queue up in the fields near Pik Lenin between Sary Tash and Sary Moghul, Kyrgyzstan. Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Kyrgyz Mountain Kids - Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan
These kids came running up to us in Sary Tash. Guess they don't see many tourists. Notice the eyes on the kid in the lower left - beautiful. Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Colorful Yurts at Kyrchyn Jailoo Cultural Festival - World Nomad Games, Kyrgyzstan
The Nomad Universe held at Kyrchyn Jailoo included over 300 yurts, but we thought this one from the Issyk-Kul area was the most beautiful of them all. World Nomad Games, Kyrgyzstan.
Hunting with Golden Eagles - Bakonbaevo, Southern Shore, Kyrgyzstan
Founder of the Salbuurun Foundation (traditional Kyrgyz hunting) with his golden eagle at the jailoo (high pasture) outside of Bakonbaevo, Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyz Man and Dog - Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
We met this man on a sojourn to Manzhyly, Kyrgyzstan on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul. With 76 years of wisdom under his sagging belt, he tells us that we should wander, learn and explore while we’re young. We’re shocked to find a kindred spirit halfway around the world on top of a donkey. He tells us that the next time we return, we’re his guests - though he expects us to learn some Kyrgyz. This almost looks like a pose for a painting (just replace the donkey with a noble steed). Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
Kyrgyz Hunter and His Golden Eagle - Southern Shore Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
A Kyrgyz hunter and his golden eagle at a Salbuurun demonstration along the Southern Shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan.
Old Kyrgyz Man with Kalpak, Smoking - Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Sunday animal market (Mal Bazaar) in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan. Read more about our visit to Karakol and the rest of Kyrgyzstan.
Dried Fruit Vendor at Osh Market, Kyrgyzstan
Even though we had already bought our fill of dried fruits from another vendor, this woman gave us some extra to take with us. Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities.
Horses in Mountains - Osh to Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan
These horses chose a beautiful setting in the Alay Valley to get their fill of water and grass. En route from Osh to Sary Tash in southern Kyrgyzstan. Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Breakfast Inside a Yurt - Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
A feast of a breakfast laid out for us at the yurt in Manzhyly (near Bakonbaeva) on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
Ruddy Kyrgyz Kids - Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan
These girls greeted us on the road in the southern Kyrgyz village of Sary Tash. We soon learned why their cheeks were so red: wind-burn. A brutally cold wind picks up in the evenings; it can stop you in your tracks. The night we stayed, the temperature dropped to 15 degrees Celsius below zero. And it was only early autumn. Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Little Kyrgyz Girl and Puppy - Song Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan
This little girl took upon herself to look after the family dog's six puppies. She created a shelter from felt scraps and trash and did her best to make sure the puppies were warm and fed. Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our Ramadan feast at Song Kul Lake.
Yurts Along Song Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan
The area around Song Kul Lake is prime grazing land for horses, sheep, goats, cows, and donkeys (and any other grazing animal you can think of). In the summer season, the pastures are sprawled with yurts. By the time we arrived at the end September, only a few yurts remained, hinting at the coming darkness and desolation of winter. Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our Ramadan feast at Song Kul Lake.
Dan and Kyrgyz Visitors - Altyn Arashan, Kyrgyzstan
Although we were on foot and they were in a car, we caught up to this group of locals going up to Altyn Arashan several times. The road to Altyn Arashan is challenging for cars, to say the least. Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Nuzzling Horses - Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
A couple of horses nuzzle on the southern side of Lake Issyk-Kul. Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
Herbs and Vendor at Osh Market, Kyrgyzstan
A friendly vendor stacks herbs at the bazaar in Osh, Kyrgyzstan. Dig deeper into Central Asian Cuisine and find out the best and worst of food and markets in the Caucasus and Central Asia.
Curious Kyrgyz Kids - Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan
Curious Kyrgyz kids with a Soviet car in background. Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan. Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our Ramadan feast at Song Kul Lake.
Creekbeds and Mountains - Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan
Between Sary Tash and Sary Moghul in southern Kyrgyzstan. Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Weighing Service - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
This little girl waits for customers with her scale at the entrance to an underground passageway in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Read more about our visit to Bishkek and the rest of Kyrgyzstan. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
