Part Four

Entertainment Venue

Next to the hotel, what I believe to be a entertainment venue.

Hotel Utes, Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Hotel Utes

Driving Photo - last look as we head on to the next location.

Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Neogene Sediments

Driving Photo - the same sort of geology of Fairy Tale Canyon.

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Snowy Mountains

Driving Photo

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Jengish Chokusu (Victory Peak)

Driving Photo - highest mountain in the Tian Shan mountain system in Central Asia at 24,406 ft.  80 climbers have died on the peak, none recovered.

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Snow-capped Mountains across Issyk Kul Lake

Driving Photo

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Cemetery

Driving Photo

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Beach

Driving Photo

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Fence

Driving Photo - additional evidence that I take photos of very diverse subjects :-)

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Old Communication Lines

Driving Photo - a modern black communication cable below the old lines.

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Lada 2107

Driving Photo - built by Russian car manufacturer AvtoVAZ , the world's third best selling, single generation automobile platform.

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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e-Tricycle Cart

Driving Photo

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Sculpted Mountains

Driving Photo

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Ibex Sculpture

Driving Photo

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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River

Driving Photo

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Snow-capped Mountains

Driving Photo

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos - taken to the top of the hill, the handler called the eagle down.

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos - coming in low.

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos - talons forward for landing on the glove.

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

near Kaji-Sai, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Bee Boxes

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Bee Boxes

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Coffee Stop

A break after the Golden Eagle session before we watch Goat Polo.

Issyk Kul Lake to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Cemetery

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Mosque

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Snow-capped Mtns across Issyk Kul Lake

A better view from a plateau where we will watch Goat Polo.

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Kok Boru (Goat Polo)

Warming up in front of one of the goals.

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Kok Boru (Goat Polo)

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Kok Boru (Goat Polo)

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Kok Boru (Goat Polo)

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Kok Boru (Goat Polo)

Sort of a scrum where one of the riders has grabbed the goat carcass and attempting to get to the goal.

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Kok Boru (Goat Polo)

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Kok Boru (Goat Polo)

A team mate in white trying to help the rider with the goat get to the goal by blocking the rider in blue.

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Kok Boru (Goat Polo)

Who has the best grip and can hang onto the goat carcass.

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Kok Boru (Goat Polo)

Team white rider reaching for the goat carcass.

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Kok Boru (Goat Polo)

Really good horsemanship.

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Kok Boru (Goat Polo)

Another tug of war.

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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View across Issyk Kul Lake

Several fields on the flat below our plateau.

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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View

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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View

Sculpted hills.

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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WW 2 Memorial

Driving Photo

Bokonbayevo, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Dung Fuel

Driving Photo - drying on the fence.

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Road Grader

Driving Photo - the driver has his feet propped up, taking a break.

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Apple Trees

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Sculpted Mountains

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Sheep

Driving Photo - always a few goats.

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Horses

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Roadside Sales

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Lunch Cafeteria

A little better than nothing!

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Lunch Cafeteria

Issyk Kul Lake to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Koran Quote

Lunch Cafeteria, Issyk Kul Lake to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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For Squat Toilet

Lunch Cafeteria, Issyk Kul Lake to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Train Trestle

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Chu River

Driving Photo

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Chu River

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Corral

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Chu River

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Chu River

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Farm Equipment

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Drying Corn

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Gas Station

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Color

Driving Photo - a bit of fall color.

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Chu River

Driving Photo - calmer flow but still with a huge, rusty orange sediment load.

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Bee Boxes

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Gas Station

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Corn

Driving Photo

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Road Work

Driving Photo - The bars on the top of the dump truck keep large rocks (seen on the side of the truck) out of the load.

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Mosque

Driving Photo - near Bishkek but I cannot find a name.

Kaji-Sai to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Mahmud al-Kashgari Mosque

Driving Photo

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Apartments

Driving Photo - soviet era architecture it seems.

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Hotel Orion #514

A very nice room with classic look.

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Hotel Orion #514

Modern bathroom, but this sort of tub-shower is a bit dangerous because it is elevated above the room floor.

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Hotel Orion #514

Bidets are very common in nicer hotels.

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 24, 2025

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Bishkek Shopping Mall

With an afternoon flight to Tashkent, Uzbekistan we toured around Bishkek a bit.

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Bishkek Shopping Mall

Our guide took us to a local culture store in the mall.

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Bishkek Shopping Mall

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Bishkek Shopping Mall

Looking up in the main lobby of the mall.

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Roses

Victory Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Eternal Flame Memorial

Victory Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Eternal Flame Memorial

I had to Photoshop out a few people.

Victory Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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WW 2 Heros

Commemorating victory over Germany.

Victory Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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WW 2 Heros

Victory Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Bishkek Wedding Palace

Driving Photo

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Planting

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Red Salvia

Salvia splendens

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Bishkek Baatyr Monument

18th century hero who headed the national liberation movement against the enemy tribes of the Kyrgyz people, the city was named honoring him.

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Kyrgyz Flag

Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Ala-Too Square

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Changing of the Guard

Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Park

A walk around the square for other sights.

Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Corridor

A building across the street from the square.  I had to roughly Photoshop out several people.

Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Institution Building

Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Ala-Too Square

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Fountain

Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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People's Friendship Monument

1974 monument celebrating 100 year relations between Kyrgyzstan and Russia.

Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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Park Walk

Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 25, 2025

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