You can get anything at Osh market in Bishkek

Osh market is one of the big markets in Bishkek. Hundreds of stalls, thousands of people, and you can buy just about anything. As you can see, there are salads, spices, nuts, babushka shawls and even a truck full of cow skulls.

Love them Kyrgyz apples

We could not go past these delicious apples.

I prefer the abacus, thank you

In Kyrgyzstan, the abacus rules outside Bishkek. At this registration office, the chief accountant (pictured) told us that she uses the calculator, but then checks the result on the abacus. In the south, they don't even bother with the calculator.

Fermented mare's milk, anyone?

Here we are stopping for a Kyrgyz pick me up - mare's milk that has been fermented. It is slightly alcoholic, and tastes like yoghurt and beer mixed together. The result, as you can see from the last photo, is questionable.

Naryn is like a zoo

Naryn is a fun place, particularly if you like animals. So many horses, sheep, goats, cows. They even have yaks, donkeys and bees, as you can see.

Shots on the way to Naryn

A few shots taken on the way to Naryn, which is up in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. First, we stop for supplies. Next, Mika and I with an old friend. Last, some great scenery.

An Adventure to Naryn, Kyrgyzstan

We are driving up to Naryn in the mountains behind Bishkek on Monday and Tuesday. It is very rural, with camels wandering around the place and only one main street (this is the provincial capital). Hopefully some good shots will result.


This photo gives you some idea of the wild time we are expecting.