We stocked up on dried fruits and nuts in Osh, Kyrgyzstan to take with us to the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan. After several days of eating potatoes and bread, these dried apricots became a prized possession. Dig deeper into Central Asian Cuisine and find out the best and worst of food and markets in the Caucasus and Central Asia.
This woman grinds a bowl of peppers to spice up Kyrgyz favorites like lagman, ganfan and other soups and stews. Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities.
Enjoying the red rocks and canyons of Skazka along Southern Shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan.