Jane’s travelogue

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

Haggling over the price of a cow

Haggling over the price of a cow

Animal Bazaar, Karakol

Horse for Sale!

Horse for Sale!

Male horses go for about $1000, depending on their age. Female horses cost more, as they can provide foals and milk for kumis, the national drink.

Уй means Cow in Kyrgyz

Уй means Cow in Kyrgyz

Animal Bazaar, Karakol

A hot springs shed near the river

A hot springs shed near the river

part of the Altyn Arashan complex

part of the Altyn Arashan complex

Altyn Arashan Hotel

Altyn Arashan Hotel

The building on the left houses the Altyn Arashan Hotel. It's more like a hostel than a hotel: several beds together in a room with shared facilities. Basic but comfortable. If that's not your style, camping on the grounds is allowed.

The caretaker's cottage

The caretaker's cottage

The caretakers of Altyn Arashan live in this quaint little cottage in the valley.

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