This little girl served as the adopted mother of her family dog's new litter. She herded them into a makeshift shelter to ensure they were warm as winter began to set in on Song Kul Lake. Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our Ramadan feast at Song Kul Lake. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Two girls walk to school in bright uniforms in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan. The snow-covered Tian Shan Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop. © www.uncorneredmarket.com.
Local girls peer curiously at the tourists in Kochkor. Big white hair bows are very popular with school girls in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. © www.uncorneredmarket.com