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 today. They both were wearing backpacks possibly coming back from school. Not a very fast means of transportation but probably easier then walking. … [Read more...] about Kyrgyz boys on a donkey
Archives for Saturday, December 3, 2011
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 minaret. I got a great view of Naryn. It was a nice mosque, the Muslim community very pious. After my tour, I gave the boys some money for the tour. … [Read more...] about Naryn Mosque and tour guides
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 River. The water was so blue and refreshing, I wanted to jump into the river but I knew I would drown or die of hypothermia. I was weak and did not realize the magical powers that this river generated. If it … [Read more...] about Naryn River
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 to Naryn. The pass was very cold but made for some good pictures. When we stopped I saw a Kyrgyz family near another car. They were from Naryn, one of the poorest cities in the entire country. I saw these … [Read more...] about Real Poverty in Kyrgyzstan
Nguyen Trai Street (2004)
What Nguyen Trai Street in District 5 of Saigon used to look like. Notice people not wearing helmets, the streets were not as congested. This was a peaceful time to live in Saigon. Ascension to the WTO and the development that followed has made Saigon a dusty, polluted city. Many Saigonese miss the old Saigon now. … [Read more...] about Nguyen Trai Street (2004)