Kyrgyzstan Photos Pt. 2

Sunset at Song Kol. It was bloody cold that night.
Sunset at Song Kol. It was bloody cold that night.

It's a cliche to say the photo doesn't do it justice but for this view it was true. We both agreed it was one of most amazing views we'd seen.
It’s a cliche to say the photo doesn’t do it justice but for this view it was true. We both agreed it was one of most amazing views we’d seen.
The winding road back down to the valley floor
The winding road back down to the valley floor
Another mountain.
Another mountain.
Horses running through the dust. There wasn't a human driving them so I think they were just running for kicks.
Horses running through the dust. There wasn’t a human driving them so I think they were just running for kicks.
The road ahead
The road ahead
The view descending down into the town of Kazarman. This a wealthy gold mining town; in the photo you can just about make out a mine on the right hand side
The view descending down into the town of Kazarman. This a wealthy gold mining town; in the photo you can just about make out a mine on the right hand side
Another shot from Kazarman. The Chinese are building a super luxurious new road, presumably to link China and the town.
Another shot from Kazarman. The Chinese are building a super luxurious new road, presumably to link China and the town.
A family taking a rest from the hard work
A family taking a rest from the hard work
More farming activity
More farming activity
This mountain range represents the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. We camped overnight in the foothills then made our way over a pass the next day into Tajikistan. The Tajik border is at 4200m!
This mountain range represents the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. We camped overnight in the foothills then made our way over a pass the next day into Tajikistan. The Tajik border is at 4200m!

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