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Ubiquitous Lenin.
Despite the fact that many former republics of the Soviet Union have dismantled their monuments to Lenin, Kochkor's still remains... for the time being.
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Squatting with ease
How To written 30 April 2008
How to use a squatter toilet. (Because I've had to explain this quite a few times...)
Prepare to Squat!
In Kochkor, as in most rural areas of Kyrgyzstan, you will find that most homes lack indoor plumbing. Be prepared to squat in an outhouse!
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Gates in Kochkor
Every home in Kochkor seems to have a large gateway. I found this one incredibly picturesque.
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The village of Kochkor
The streets of the village are empty and dusty... although the people I met here were wonderful and welcoming.
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Kochkor
Once you leave the main road which bisects the village of Kochkor, the streets are dusty and paved with gravel. The awesome mountains to the south provide an incredible backdrop for this quaint town.
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Shyrdaks at the Altyn Kol shop in Kochkor
Shyrdaks are traditional Kyrgyz wool felt rugs. The shyrdaks pictured here are all hand sewn by local women in the Kochkor area, who receive the profits from their sale.
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My future husband?
As we were leaving Tash Rabat, we met this man, who lived in the Tash Rabat valley. After chatting with me for about five minutes, he offered me offered me five yaks to become his second wife! (We later learned that most farmers in that area own approximately 200 yaks each, making that a pretty raw deal! Besides, what am I supposed to do with five yaks?)
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Tash Rabat Toilet
As in most rural areas of Kyrgyzstan, expect to use an outhouse when visiting Tash Rabat. On the plus side, this outhouse is set in one of the most picturesque locales in the country!
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sheep at Tash Rabat
The caretaker of Tash Rabat raises sheep and cows.
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Jane Keeler has been a member since 30 November 2007 and goes by janekeeler.
Currently in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
I am a traveler, blogger, photographer and ESL teacher. My home is in Waycross, GA although I have lived in Russia and South Korea, and I currently live in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. You can follow my adventures at Jane's Daily Blah.
You can also find Jane at www.janekeeler.com.
