Friday, November 20, 2009

Kyrgyzstan Adventure

Lyn in a gorge north of Lake Issykol in Kyrgyzstan
Newly opened SDA training institute in Tok Mok Kyrgyzstan at the ribbon cutting ceremony
Gorge south of Lake Issykol Barry, Jomart, Lyn and I hiked up this gorge to a glacier about 20 km round trip.
Another hike along a river north of Lake Issykol
The Kyrgyz SDA church where Barry goes. Note the lack of pulpit and pews. Just carpets and a short stand for your Bible.
Azamaat Huidaibergenov director of conservation for Central Asia and Barry at their family's country house holding a branch with rose hips from their rose bush. These went for tea for Christy

Ala Arche south of Bishchek beautiful hiking here with Barry,Jomart, and Azamaat who knows every plant and animal and all about them which makes for slow but intensely interesting hiking.

6 comments:

Jonas said...

Amazing pictures! Thanks so much for posting!

The one of Mom in the gorge is my favorite.

Petraglyph said...

Wow.... I particularly like the pink SDA church! Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Alex said...

I see my uncle and a good family friend in your picture - I think it's neat that you were able to meet them.

Christy Joy said...

These pictures are awesome!

Thanks for posting the one of Barry after having conquered the prickly rose thorns. His triumphant smile is priceless :) I can't wait to make the rose hip tea!

Glad you guys are back safe and sound!

shama said...

It is so beautiful there! Thanks for posting pictures.

Barry Howe said...

Thanks for coming to Kyrgyzstan!