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
Jalal Abad, Kyrgyzstan
When I think about Jalal Abad, Kyrgyzstan, this image seems to come in my head. I took this photo in 1999 on our way back to Osh, Kyrgyzstan. We stopped to take a final picture on the outskirts of Jalal Abad. … [Read more...] about Jalal Abad, Kyrgyzstan
Winter in Bishkek
One of the things I miss most about Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, was the winter. It was so beautiful after getting it's first snowfall. I took this picture back in December, 1999, when I was leaving Kyrgyzstan for Turkey. … [Read more...] about Winter in Bishkek