We noticed that several people were buried inside a structure that looked like the metal frame of a yurt. Manzhyly, southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake.Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
These children were balanced on sacks of potatoes for the ride home.Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
As we walked along the main road on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, we were met with many late summer scenes like this. Not many tourists seem to walk this way, so people were very friendly and outgoing towards us.Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
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Hiking above Manzhyly on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul.Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
Southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan.Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
Southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul - Manzhyly.Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
This man boarded our marshrutka (shared minibus) from Karakol to Bakonbaeva. He was a bit inebriated. He kept us all amused and insisted on wearing his kalpak (Kyrgyz hat) during the ride. Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
This almost looks like a pose for a painting (just replace the donkey with a noble steed).Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
Southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul at Manzhyly, Kyrgyzstan.www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/10/a-perfect-day/
Some other travel companions on our bus from Karakol to Bakonbaeva along Issyk-Kul's southern shore. They took care of us, offering apples and vodka (we kindly refused the latter). www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/10/a-perfect-day/
When squished in the back seat of a bus, you can become close with your travel-mates (from Karakol to Bakonbaeva).www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/10/a-perfect-day/
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Southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul.Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
A perfect end to a perfect day on the southern shores of Lake Isskyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan.Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
A couple of horses nuzzle on the southern side of Lake Issyk-Kul.Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
But it's really the scenery around Manzhyly on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/10/a-perfect-day/
Dan enjoys a beautiful sunny day at Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan.Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
We visited Krygyzstan during potato picking season (mid to late September). Taken at the fields along the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul.www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/10/a-perfect-day/
The cemetery at Manzhyly and beautiful surroundings serve as a peaceful final resting place.Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
The view from the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul to the mountains lining the southern shore. The lake is 170 km long, 70 km wide and reaches depths of almost 700 meters. That's a big lake!© www.uncorneredmarket.com
Views of Lake Issyk-Kul from atop the hills near Manzhyly, Kyrgyzstan.www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/10/a-perfect-day/
This wagon is stacked high with sacks of potatoes to get a family through the winter.www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/10/a-perfect-day/
This dog served as our trail guide and led us up dry creek beds to enjoy fantastic views of the mountains and southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. We wish we could have taken him with us for future treks.Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
