Leaving the yurt camp we climbed higher into the mountains, finally peaking at 3400 metres. From here it was downhill towards Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. En route we stopped at a Womens Co-operative which sells art and crafts made by local women. I bought myself a wall hanging as a momento of this amazing country. It has definitely been the best of the 4 countries visted so far. A little further on we stop for a display of eagle hunting. Whilst it see...

Stunning - Picturesque - Sensational - Majestic. Just a few of the inadequate words to describe the Kyrgyzstan landscape. Jagged snow capped peaks, skirted by lush green mountains. Small glaciers that morph into streams that empty into raging rivers. Wide green valleys dotted with yurts and the nomadic families who live here during summer tending their horses, sheep, cattle and goats. All in all it's a feast for the eyes and senses. We are heading deeper into...

Today we're heading to another homestay in the mountain village of Kyzyl Oi. It provides us with some stunning scenery and our first glimpse of yurts belonging to nomadic farmers. There are quite a few photo stops along the way. Every bend in the road seems to unveil a new vista. We are ucky enough to witness some hardcore white water rafters come down what can only be described as a raging torrent of a river. They were pushed hard up against a rock and took ...

Another early start and a 2 and bit hours drive to the Kyrgyzstan border. The immigration process has become 2nd nature now. Stamp, walk, check, walk, stamp and you're in! Our new Kyrg leader is Kuba, who will be with us for the remainder of the trip. First stop is the town of Osh. Sulayman Too mountain is the focal point of the town and from the top there is virtually a 360 degree view. The mountain has some religious signifiance and as a result there is a...