Out n' About

The trip through the Tian Shan mountains was spectacular. From Kashgar into the desert and through dry canyon country and over tourgat pass into a snow field that took us hours to drive through. This side is obviously wetter - and fatter sheep. We went on to Issy Kul, a wonderous blue lake for a couple of days before coming to Bishkek yesterday. It is a rather run down town, but surprizingly pleasant. Lots of trees and soviet statues. To me the country seems rather soviet still. The hotels and our guide are orderly - and rather would like me to be too!