This surprised me a bit today, Indochine - A People's War in Colour, was not aired in Vietnam by the Discovery Channel today. It is not anti--Vietnam but does put the US, Japanese and French in a negative light. It is very interesting, you will see video of Saigon and Vietnam pre-1940s in color. You also see a Ho Chi Minh and General Giap throughout the documentary. It … [Read more...] about Indochine – A People’s War in Colour
Archives for Sunday, December 18, 2011
Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan
Just outside of Osh, Kyrgzystan, when people think of the small town, Uzgen, they think of these two minaret towers outside the Uzgen Bazaar. … [Read more...] about Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan
Tash Kumyr, Kyrgyzstan
We spent half a day in Tash Kumyr, Kyrgyzstan, testing students for ACCELS "Freedom Support Act's FLEX" program. It is a small city that can be difficult to reach. We had to drive along a mountainside until we reached the dam. From there we could cross a bridge over the Naryn River to Tash Kumyr. … [Read more...] about Tash Kumyr, Kyrgyzstan
The Naryn River – Tash Kumyr, Kyrgyzstan
The mighty Naryn River makes its way across Kyrgyzstan. On the outskirts of Tash Kumyr, Kyrgyzstan, it flows into a reservoir tamed just briefly before heading to Uzbekistan becoming part of the Syr Darya river. … [Read more...] about The Naryn River – Tash Kumyr, Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz Turkish Lyceum – Jalal Abad, Kyrgyzstan
The Kyrgyz Turkish Lyceum are considered some of the best schools across Kyrgyzstan. This is the boy's lyceum in Jalal Abad, Kyrgyzstan. … [Read more...] about Kyrgyz Turkish Lyceum – Jalal Abad, Kyrgyzstan