Part Two

  1. Galleries
  2. New Land Trip Photos
  3. 2025-09-3 Kyrgyzstan with Light and Land
  4. Part Two
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  • House of Painters
    House of Painters
    Driving Photo - a few photos as we depart Bishkek for Issyk Kul Lake with stops along the way.
    Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#5055
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Main Power Station
    Main Power Station
    Driving Photo - Coal fired power plant with the Kyrgyz Ala-Too Range, the Northern spur of the Tian Shan Mountains.
    Bishkek to Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0156
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 15,994 ft Semenov Tian-Shanski Peak
    15,994 ft Semenov Tian-Shanski Peak
    Driving Photo
    Bishkek to Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0161
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Corn
    Corn
    Driving Photo
    Bishkek to Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0162
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Produce
    Produce
    Driving Photo
    Bishkek to Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0164
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cabbage
    Cabbage
    Driving Photo
    Bishkek to Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0165
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kyrgyzstan Airforce MiG-23MS #25
    Kyrgyzstan Airforce MiG-23MS #25
    Driving Photo
    Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0166
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grinding Stone
    Grinding Stone
    Cultural items have been moved here for preservation.
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#5060
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grinding Stone
    Grinding Stone
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#5063
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Balasagun
    Balasagun
    Our guide rushed us over to this vantage point for the best overall view.
    Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0172
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Archeological Site & Artifacts
    Archeological Site & Artifacts
    The mound is where the ancient city of Balasagun, the capital of the 10 to 13th century Karakhanid Khanate was located.
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0175
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tomb Stone
    Tomb Stone
    Tomb stones from across the area were brought here for preservation.
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0182
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tomb Stone
    Tomb Stone
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0183
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tomb Stone
    Tomb Stone
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0185
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tomb Stone
    Tomb Stone
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0187
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Petroglyph
    Petroglyph
    Probably the Siberian Ibex.
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0189
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Petroglyph
    Petroglyph
    Likely the Caspian Deer.
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0190
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Petroglyph
    Petroglyph
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0191
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lichen
    Lichen
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0192
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tomb Stone
    Tomb Stone
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0194
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tomb Stone
    Tomb Stone
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0195
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tomb Stone
    Tomb Stone
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0196
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tomb Stone
    Tomb Stone
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0197
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tomb Stone
    Tomb Stone
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0200
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tomb Stone
    Tomb Stone
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0201
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tomb Stone
    Tomb Stone
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0202
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tomb Stone
    Tomb Stone
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0203
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Archeological Dig
    Archeological Dig
    The location of the city a thousand years ago.
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0204
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Burana Tower
    Burana Tower
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0205
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Information Sign
    Information Sign
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0208
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Information Sign
    Information Sign
    Details of the Tomb Stones.
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0209
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Information Sign
    Information Sign
    Petroglyph details.
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0210
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mausoleums
    Mausoleums
    Balasagun, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0212
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Person
    Person
    Despite no common language, this person and I joked around and had a good time.
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0215
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Horse Milking
    Horse Milking
    Three people required and the colt wondering what is going on.
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0249
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Horse Milking
    Horse Milking
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0242
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Person
    Person
    There wasn't much milk, but an interesting demonstration.
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0260
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Setting up Yurt
    Setting up Yurt
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#5065
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Setting up Yurt
    Setting up Yurt
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0264
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Setting up Yurt
    Setting up Yurt
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0269
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Setting up Yurt
    Setting up Yurt
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0272
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Setting up Yurt
    Setting up Yurt
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0274
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Setting up Yurt
    Setting up Yurt
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0277
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Completed Yurt
    Completed Yurt
    Since this was just a demonstration, the interior carpets and final touches were omitted.
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0285
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yurt Interior
    Yurt Interior
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#5074
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Person
    Person
    Watching the set up.
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0266
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cow
    Cow
    Also watching the set up.
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0232
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cow
    Cow
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0233
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cows
    Cows
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0234
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Home
    Home
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0227
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Home
    Home
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0228
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Butterfly
    Butterfly
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0229
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Snowberry
    Snowberry
    Symphoricarpos albus
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0286
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lunch for Workers
    Lunch for Workers
    This yurt seemed like a place where larger family meals and gatherings would be held.
    Family Compound, Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#5084
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 22-spot Ladybird Beetle
    22-spot Ladybird Beetle
    Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata - hitching a ride on my pants as we left the family compound.
    Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#5087
    Larry L. Jackson
  • House
    House
    Driving Photo
    Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#5092
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mosque
    Mosque
    Driving Photo
    Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0288
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mosque
    Mosque
    Driving Photo
    Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#5096
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mosque
    Mosque
    Driving Photo
    Burana, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#5097
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Garden
    Garden
    Outside the back door of the restaurant/house.
    Dungan Restaurant, Burana, Kazakhstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#3121
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cat
    Cat
    Dungan Restaurant, Burana, Kazakhstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#3621
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lunch
    Lunch
    The Dungan people are a lesser-known Chinese diaspora who fled China 100 years ago because of religious persecution.
    Dungan Restaurant, Burana, Kazakhstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#5253
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Roadside Sales
    Roadside Sales
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0294
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shabdan Baatyr Monument
    Shabdan Baatyr Monument
    Driving Photo - statesman and military hero (1839-1912).
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0296
    Larry L. Jackson
  • GAC Vehicles
    GAC Vehicles
    Driving Photo - Chinese cars from Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd.
    Car Carrier, Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0298
    Larry L. Jackson
  • GAC Vehicles
    GAC Vehicles
    Driving Photo
    Car Carrier, Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0299
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Audi Vehicles
    Audi Vehicles
    Driving Photo - AUDI (all caps) is a Chinese brand launched in 2009 by Audi with SAIC Motor.
    Car Carrier, Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0300
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Car Carrier
    Car Carrier
    Driving Photo - no idea, but Chinese I think.
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0301
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Car Carrier
    Car Carrier
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0302
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kei Trucks
    Kei Trucks
    Driving Photo - 17 small, fuel-efficient Japanese pickup trucks.
    Auto Carrier, Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0303
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Jantay Karabek uulu Monument
    Jantay Karabek uulu Monument
    Driving Photo - statesman and public figure of the first half of the 19th century.
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0304
    Larry L. Jackson
  • GO AWAY
    GO AWAY
    Driving Photo - no idea what this means.
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0305
    Larry L. Jackson
  • National Flag & Name
    National Flag & Name
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0304
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 100th Year of the Kyrgyz Police.
    100th Year of the Kyrgyz Police.
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0308
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 1916 Central Asian Revolt Memorial
    1916 Central Asian Revolt Memorial
    Driving Photo - tens of thousands of Kyrgyz died during a revolt against Russian Tsarist forces.
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0312
    Larry L. Jackson
  • River
    River
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0314
    Larry L. Jackson
  • River
    River
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0322
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Valley
    Valley
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0324
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Railroad Trestle
    Railroad Trestle
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0325
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Landscape
    Landscape
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0326
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Landscape
    Landscape
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0329
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Landscape
    Landscape
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0330
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Landscape
    Landscape
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0332
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Landscape
    Landscape
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0333
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Apple Orchard
    Apple Orchard
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0342
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lone Tree
    Lone Tree
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0343
    Larry L. Jackson
  • House
    House
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0344
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cemetery
    Cemetery
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0346
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cemetery
    Cemetery
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0347
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cemetery
    Cemetery
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0348
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cemetery
    Cemetery
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0349
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hay
    Hay
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0351
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hay Baler
    Hay Baler
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0353
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hay
    Hay
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0354
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Snow-capped Mountains across Issyk Kul Lake
    Snow-capped Mountains across Issyk Kul Lake
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0360
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tombs
    Tombs
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0361
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tombs
    Tombs
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0362
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Landscape
    Landscape
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0365
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bus Stop
    Bus Stop
    Driving Photo - in a construction zone at the moment.
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0366
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cemetery
    Cemetery
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0368
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cemetery
    Cemetery
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0370
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tomb
    Tomb
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0371
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Market
    Market
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0374
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tomb
    Tomb
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0387
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Landscape
    Landscape
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0393
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Landscape
    Landscape
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0397
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Culvert Construction
    Culvert Construction
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0398
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Braided River
    Braided River
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0401
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Apple Trees
    Apple Trees
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0404
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bee Boxes
    Bee Boxes
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0407
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bee Boxes
    Bee Boxes
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0408
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Torgoi Baatyr Monument
    Torgoi Baatyr Monument
    Driving Photo A historical figure who was a leader in the struggle against the Kokand khanate.
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0410
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Landscape
    Landscape
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0415
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cemetery
    Cemetery
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0416
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Derelict Huts
    Derelict Huts
    Driving Photo
    Burana to Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#0417
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Patio
    Patio
    View of the very large lake from our patio.  The lake is 113 miles long, up to 37 miles wide and a surface area of 2,408 square miles and as deep as 2,192 feet with no outlet.
    Hotel Utes #8, Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#5099
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Living Room
    Living Room
    The hotel is very new with a nice location.
    Hotel Utes #8, Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#2048
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bedroom
    Bedroom
    During rain and wind in the night, the big seat banged against the railing.
    Hotel Utes #8, Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#2239
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bathroom
    Bathroom
    Hotel Utes #8, Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#1753
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Water Heater
    Water Heater
    Hanging a water heater is a space saver.
    Hotel Utes #8, Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 23, 2025
    2025-09-23#5244
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zatecy Gus Beer
    Zatecy Gus Beer
    Our guide (pictured) suggested we bring our own beer since the hotel didn't yet have a license for the sale of alcohol.
    Dinner, Hotel Utes, Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 22, 2025
    2025-09-22#2511
    Larry L. Jackson