Friday

Friday

Today there will be no feltmaking. We drive into the mountains as far as we can and experience life on high altitude. Besides the cleanest air imaginable, a lot of vodka will be absorbed.

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In the Mountains Waking up at 4000 meters above sea level in Kyrgish army tent.

In the Mountains The cleanest environment I have ever experienced. Perfect drankable water within reach

In the Mountains A passing shepherd offered me a ride on his horse

leaving the Mountains Places like this are hard to reach. we crossed all the seven bridges

around Issyk-Kul lake A traditional Yurta not made of Felt, very unique

around Issyk-Kul lake Preparing traditional lamb dish

around Issyk-Kul lake The 'Broken Heart' mass of rocks

around Issyk-Kul lake Shepherds are all over the country

around Issyk-Kul lake The road to China

around Issyk-Kul lake Sometimes there's just no road at all

around Issyk-Kul lake Local farmer

around Issyk-Kul lake Searching for the perfect wood for preparing Shaslik.

Issyk-Kul lake God bless the Toyota Landcruiser

Issyk-Kul lake A secret spot at Issyk-Kul lake

Issyk-Kul lake Group picture

Issyk-Kul lake Never had better

Issyk-Kul lake And some more...