Jane’s travelogue

A dank concrete paradise

A dank concrete paradise

The sheds housing the hot springs of Altyn Arashan are made of concrete and topped with tin - not exactly what you'd expect from a day at the spa - but the hot water is soothing in contrast to the cold mountain air, and the view through the open door is phenomenal.

Home of the Altyn Arashan Caretaker

Home of the Altyn Arashan Caretaker

The caretakers of the Altyn Arashan hot springs and hotel live in this quaint little cottage. The horse is theirs as well.

Home of the caretaker

Home of the caretaker

The caretakers of the Altyn Arashan hot springs and hotel live in this quaint little cottage. The horse is theirs as well.

Our first glimpse the Altyn Arashan Valley

Our first glimpse the Altyn Arashan Valley

The first view of the valley was stunning... and we found ourselves spontaneously breaking out into songs from The Sound of Music.

The Chuy River north of Kochkor

The Chuy River north of Kochkor

Photo op near the Chuy River

Photo op near the Chuy River

These children were absolutely fascinated by a group of foreigners sitting on the bank of the river.

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