Tag: 1999

  • Karakol Masjid

    Karakol, Kyrgyzstan, was located at the far end of the famous Lake Issyk Kul. A large community of Dungans, Chinese Muslims, resided in Karakol. I remember the Dungans…

  • Kyrgyz man on a horse

    Outside of Naryn with the Ala Too mountains in the distance was this man riding his horse. I was standing with an American teacher, my assistant and my Russian driver…

  • Kyrgyz boys on a donkey

    Driving away from Naryn, we passed two boys riding a donkey. The boy in front looked like he was carrying a heavy bag full of potatoes, possibly rice. I cannot remember…

  • Real Poverty in Kyrgyzstan

    I was working as a Program Recruiter for ACCELS in Kyrgyzstan late 1999. On one of our trips, my driver took us from Kochkor to Naryn. We had to pass Dolan's Pass to get…

  • The Heavenly Tien Shan Mountains - At Bashy, Kyrgyzstan

    About a one ride ride from Naryn is At Bashy, Kyrgyzstan. At Bashy, horse's head in the Kyrgyz language, is one of the most beautiful places in the world with the Tien…

  • Naryn Mosque and tour guides

    During my trip to Naryn with ACCELS, I had an opportunity to visit the local mosque. Three of the Kyrgyz boys below gave me a tour of the mosque including going up the…

  • Naryn River

    One of the most beautiful rivers in the world. The Naryn River runs through Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, and is one of the main headwaters that would become the mighty Syr Darya…