The view from the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul to the mountains lining the southern shore. The lake is 170 km long, 70 km wide and reaches depths of almost 700 meters. That's a big lake! © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Ishak is the Russian word for donkey and it's the perfect name for this animal. Ishaks are hard workers, but are not highly valued in Kyrgyzstan, fetching only 2000 som ($60) at the animal market. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
A hint of the connection between Scranton, Pennsylvania and Karakol, Kyrgyzstan. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
