Animals make their way home as their shepherd brings them down from the high pastures (called jailoos in Kyrgyz) for the winter. Taken on the drive between Song Kul Lake and Kochkor. Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our Ramadan feast at Song Kul Lake.
The place to go in Kochkor for sweaters, socks, and other Chinese clothing. $5 nets you a winter hat, big winter gloves and a traditional Kyrgyz kalpak! Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our Ramadan feast at Song Kul Lake.
Kymys, fermented mare's milk, is the national drink of Kyrgyzstan. Sounds lovely, huh? Audrey gave it a try at this yurt in Kochkor. After she explained to the woman that this was her first kymys experience, the woman gave it to Audrey for free. Although not Audrey's refreshment of choice, it really wasn't as bad (nor as spectacular) as everyone had made it out to be. Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our Ramadan feast at Song Kul Lake.
