In October 2017 when our train pulled into Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan we immediately set off on buses for the snowy Ala-Too Mountains.
After a short hike we got back on our buses headed to Bishkek, the capital city, and stopped at the outskirts to view a cemetery. I love the cemeteries in Central Asia. So much more personal and individualized than our own. It could use a little weed abatement, but it had character.
When three buses with 90 people pull into town it is difficult to give individualized services. So we went into a restaurant and enjoyed a large communal meal, sitting on wonderful couches with colorful pillows. I'll let the photos do most of the talking.
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| Rice and lamb. |
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| This chocolate drink was a smash hit. |
The chocolate drink was the best part of the meal. It was so nice to get some chocolate of any kind! And I'm with you regarding the cemeteries. I think I'd like a bust of myself on top of my marker.
ReplyDeleteInteresting how the graves look like big bird cages.
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