Gas StationArriving after sunset, the first photo in Kyrgyzstan.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#3742Larry L. Jackson
StartersA nice welcome to Kyrgyzstan dinner at another of the Navat restaurants.Navat Restaurant, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#0804Larry L. Jackson
Traditional Main DishNavat Restaurant, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#1824Larry L. Jackson
Navat RestaurantA big group.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#3635Larry L. Jackson
Light FixtureNavat Restaurant, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#3704Larry L. Jackson
Room #516Nice, large room.Orion Hotel, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 20, 20252025-09-20#3302Larry L. Jackson
LobbyHeading out for a very full day of photography.Orion Hotel, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#5837Larry L. Jackson
Orion HotelBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#5944Larry L. Jackson
Soviet Era ArchitectureDriving PhotoBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4926Larry L. Jackson
Banquet HallDriving PhotoBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4929Larry L. Jackson
Banquet HallDriving PhotoBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4932Larry L. Jackson
ConstructionDriving Photo - there is a lot of new construction of apartments.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4935Larry L. Jackson
MosqueDriving Photo - I can't find the name of this mosque, taken from the bus with reflection I can't remove.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4936Larry L. Jackson
ParkDriving PhotoBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#9897Larry L. Jackson
ApartmentsDriving PhotoBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#9899Larry L. Jackson
ApartmentsDriving PhotoBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#9901Larry L. Jackson
Che GuevaraDriving PhotoBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#9903Larry L. Jackson
Kyrgyz HorsemanAn unscheduled stop when our guide spotted this fellow. He had hobbled his horse and was waiting for a ride.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#9906Larry L. Jackson
Kyrgyz HorsemanOur guide talked him into a photo session.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#9908Larry L. Jackson
Kyrgyz HorsemanOur guide coached him on how to ride past for our photography.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#9922Larry L. Jackson
Pedestrian and e-Scooter PathBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#9913Larry L. Jackson
Our BusMuch larger than our group needed but used until we headed out of Bishkek for the rest of our tour.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4949Larry L. Jackson
Snow-capped MountainsBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#9966Larry L. Jackson
Holiday YurtsBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#9969Larry L. Jackson
Ak-Sai GlacierI searched an believe this is the correct name of this glacier. There are two glaciers in the park.Ala-Archa National Park, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#9970Larry L. Jackson
e-Tricycle CartBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#9972Larry L. Jackson
Holiday CabinsBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#9973Larry L. Jackson
Sheep & GoatsBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#9985Larry L. Jackson
KumisAn alcoholic drink of fermented horse milk.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#9990Larry L. Jackson
HorsesPossibly the mares that provide the horse milk for the Kumis sold nearby.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#9993Larry L. Jackson
CemeteryDriving PhotoBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0002Larry L. Jackson
Neighborhood MosqueDriving PhotoBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4950Larry L. Jackson
StreetDriving Photo - modern, well designed streets.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0003Larry L. Jackson
Roadside StoreDriving Photo - Bakery and other goods.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4951Larry L. Jackson
ApartmentsDriving Photo - large complex.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4953Larry L. Jackson
MosqueDriving PhotoBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4955Larry L. Jackson
St Vladimir CathedralDriving Photo - Russian Orthodox Cathedral.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4957Larry L. Jackson
KFCDriving Photo - actually looks tasty.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0010Larry L. Jackson
ApartmentsDriving PhotoBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4959Larry L. Jackson
Soviet Era ApartmentsDriving PhotoBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4963Larry L. Jackson
e-Tricycle CartDriving PhotoBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0012Larry L. Jackson
Soviet Era ApartmentsDriving PhotoBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4964Larry L. Jackson
Toktogul Satylganov ParkDriving Photo - the park was founded in 1878, the statue is of the famous Kyrygz poet.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4965Larry L. Jackson
National Academic Opera and Ballet TheatreDriving PhotoBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4967Larry L. Jackson
Park near Ala-Too SquareDriving Photo - the city has numerous parks.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4968Larry L. Jackson
Vladimir Lenin StatueOld Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0014Larry L. Jackson
Jumabek IbraimovDriving Photo - Prime Minister from 1998 to 1999 and as Mayor of Bishkek from 1993 to 1995.Park near Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4969Larry L. Jackson
Vladimir Lenin Statue & State Historical MuseumThe statue was was moved from the Ala-Too Square to this less visited area.Old Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4972Larry L. Jackson
National Historical MuseumAla-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4974Larry L. Jackson
Manas the Great MonumentA heroic, central figure in Kyrgyz national identity.Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4977Larry L. Jackson
Manas the Great MonumentAla-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0015Larry L. Jackson
National Historical MuseumAla-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4979Larry L. Jackson
Jogorku Kenesh Parliament BuildingThe name translates to "Supreme Council" in English.Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4980Larry L. Jackson
Changing of the GuardAla-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0028Larry L. Jackson
Changing of the GuardThe hourly replacement of the guards at the Independence Monument.Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0029Larry L. Jackson
Changing of the GuardAla-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0038Larry L. Jackson
Changing of the GuardAla-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0039Larry L. Jackson
Changing of the GuardReplacing the guard who has stood at attention for an hour.Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0042Larry L. Jackson
Changing of the GuardIt is hard to believe that this guard can perform the ceremonial march after standing guard for an hour.Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0048Larry L. Jackson
Changing of the GuardAla-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0058Larry L. Jackson
Changing of the GuardHeading back to barracks.Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0070Larry L. Jackson
Altai Red SquirrelSciurus vulgaris altaicus - with a nut to bury.Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0077Larry L. Jackson
Altai Red SquirrelSciurus vulgaris altaicusAla-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0084Larry L. Jackson
Ferris Wheelnear Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0086Larry L. Jackson
Roof ViewDamas International Hotel, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4983Larry L. Jackson
Mahmuda Al-Kashgar MosqueDamas International Hotel, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0093Larry L. Jackson
SoupNice starter.d-bar Lounge Bar, Damas International Hotel, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#5551Larry L. Jackson
Waitressd-bar Lounge Bar, Damas International Hotel, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0813Larry L. Jackson
Flowersd-bar Lounge Bar, Damas International Hotel, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#5603Larry L. Jackson
Imam Sarakhsi MosqueBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4986Larry L. Jackson
EntranceEntrance to the courtyard area.Imam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0095Larry L. Jackson
DetailGround floor view of the musalla.Imam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4987Larry L. Jackson
DetailCorner view of the musalla.Imam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4989Larry L. Jackson
DetailDome ceiling.Imam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4990Larry L. Jackson
At PrayerImam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0098Larry L. Jackson
DetailSecond floor balconies on the women's side.Imam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4991Larry L. Jackson
DetailImam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0100Larry L. Jackson
DetailImam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0101Larry L. Jackson
DomePhotographing the dome ceiling through the big light fixture.Imam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4994Larry L. Jackson
DetailSecond floor view across the musalla.Imam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4996Larry L. Jackson
At PrayerImam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0102Larry L. Jackson
DetailIn the center of the musalla.Imam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0103Larry L. Jackson
DetailArabic script characters in an artistic display.Imam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0106Larry L. Jackson
DetailImam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0107Larry L. Jackson
DetailImam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4997Larry L. Jackson
Imam Sarakhsi MosqueBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4998Larry L. Jackson
DetailImam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#5002Larry L. Jackson
DetailFrom floor level at the back of the courtyard.Imam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#5004Larry L. Jackson
DetailImam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#5005Larry L. Jackson
DetailImam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#5008Larry L. Jackson
DetailImam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0111Larry L. Jackson
DetailImam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0112Larry L. Jackson
DetailEntrance to the musalla.Imam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0113Larry L. Jackson
MinaretImam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0114Larry L. Jackson
DetailImam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0116Larry L. Jackson
DetailCorner photograph.Imam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0117Larry L. Jackson
DetailAnother photograph from a corner.Imam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#5009Larry L. Jackson
Wedding CoupleWe took advantage of the couple being there for a photo shoot by their photographer.Imam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0121Larry L. Jackson
Wedding CoupleImam Sarakhsi Mosque, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0124Larry L. Jackson
Holy Resurrection CathedralDriving PhotoBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#5013Larry L. Jackson
Soviet Era ApartmentsDriving PhotoBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#5015Larry L. Jackson
Osh MarketBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#5018Larry L. Jackson
BreadDecorated bread.Osh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5019Larry L. Jackson
BreadMost decorated bread that I saw.Osh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5021Larry L. Jackson
BreadLight through a crack in the awning, but look at the decorated bread.Osh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#0126Larry L. Jackson
SnacksOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5024Larry L. Jackson
SnacksOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5026Larry L. Jackson
CandyHow do they keep the cookies fresh?Osh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5028Larry L. Jackson
SnacksOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5029Larry L. Jackson
Osh MarketBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#5030Larry L. Jackson
Homemade ProductsOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5031Larry L. Jackson
ProduceOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5033Larry L. Jackson
FlowersOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5034Larry L. Jackson
RosesOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5036Larry L. Jackson
LiliesOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5038Larry L. Jackson
ChrysanthemumsOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5039Larry L. Jackson
RosesOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5040 RosesLarry L. Jackson
RosesOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5041Larry L. Jackson
ChrysanthemumsOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5042Larry L. Jackson
ChrysanthemumsOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5044Larry L. Jackson
Floral PersonOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#0129Larry L. Jackson
ChrysanthemumsOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#0132Larry L. Jackson
RosesOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5045Larry L. Jackson
RosesOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#0133Larry L. Jackson
Produce PersonOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#0134Larry L. Jackson
ProduceOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5046Larry L. Jackson
Produce PersonOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5047Larry L. Jackson
CandyOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5048Larry L. Jackson
SpicesOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5050Larry L. Jackson
HijabsOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#5052Larry L. Jackson
PeopleOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#0139Larry L. Jackson
PeopleOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#0142Larry L. Jackson
PeopleOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#0143Larry L. Jackson
PeopleOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#0144Larry L. Jackson
PeopleOsh Market, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Septermber 21, 20252025-09-21#0145Larry L. Jackson
Afghan War MemorialDriving Photo - Kyrgyzstan played a crucial role in the Afghanistan war by hosting the U.S. and NATO-operated
Manas Air Base from 2001 to 2014.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0152Larry L. Jackson
Paloo Center CafeBishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#5019Larry L. Jackson
WineA nice Spanish wine.Paloo Center Cafe, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4822Larry L. Jackson
Paloo Center CafeThree of our group passed on the nice dinner here.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#4982Larry L. Jackson
DessertA tasty cheesecake dessert that my wife and I shared.Paloo Center Cafe, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#5503Larry L. Jackson
WaitressPaloo Center Cafe, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 21, 20252025-09-21#0656Larry L. Jackson
Larry L. Jackson
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