Jane’s travelogue

My horse had a picnic as well! uploaded on 19 July 2008

View from my picnic blanket (horizontal) uploaded on 19 July 2008

We stopped our horse trek up Sunken Pass to eat lunch at a spot with an incredible view...

View from my picnic blanket uploaded on 19 July 2008

We stopped our horse trek up Sunken Pass to eat lunch at a spot with an incredible view...

Katy and Joe towards Sunken Pass uploaded on 19 July 2008

Riding up to Sunken Pass uploaded on 19 July 2008

My friends Katy and Ben riding up the path towards Sunken Pass.

The trek to Sunken Pass begins uploaded on 18 July 2008

This shot was taken only a few minutes after we left the jailoo and began our trek up the Sunken Pass.

An elderly Kyrgyz Couple uploaded on 18 July 2008

This couple, aged 78 and 87 respectively, live in the jailoo - the high mountain pastures - where they continue the traditional Kyrgyz herding lifestyle.

Kendje pours the tea uploaded on 18 July 2008

(This is my boss, by the way.)

Sunset as seen from inside the yurt uploaded on 18 July 2008

Yurt life uploaded on 18 July 2008

At mealtimes, the center of the yurt serves as a giant table for all and sundry.