Kyrgyzstan People

If you end up finding yourself in Naryn City rhe first thing you should do is search out Peace Corps Volunteers. They are there and they want company. People will know how to find them... however people don't speak very good english there so try to find the American Center at Naryn University.  That's where the English speakers dwell. there are some nice hiking routes and always cheap boozes. Be careful at night it can be a kind of dangerous town, especially if you are male, drunk, and alone.

Okay honestly I love Kant. There isn't anything really tourist here but it is a nice mid size city. If you are here you are probably a German visiting your displaced family members. Go to the Sports hall n the south side of town it is nice and very cheap. It ahs a great belly dancing class on MWF at 7:30 only costs a couple USD for a whole month. Even if you don't speak Russian go and just stand int eh back and have a good time. This place is littered iwth nice cafes and has two places to pay for interent. Don't go to either one. Go to the MAerican Corner in the Library. It has FREE internet with a fast hook up. and they love having a real live Native English speaker in the place. Also, make sure to go to the bazaar and find the Koreans(displaced by stalin... Kyrgyzstan is filled with Displaced people) They got some wicked god and spicy vegtables, meats, and noodles. Fora  couple dollars oyu can get an assortment and make a really kick ass meal. Then across from the bazaar is a real grocery store. Stock up on anything they ahve cuz it'll be a while before oyu see one of those again if you are heading east. Good Luck.

in 2006 on Christmas day there was an Earthquake that destroyed a lot of the town. If you are stopping in Kochkor you are probably on your way to the more touristy ala archa. This is a fine place to stock up on vodka for some reason vodka always seems to be 5 soms or so cheaper than other places. It is another good place to go in search of Peace Corps Volunteers as they are in need of company and are always willing to show people around. There is a big animal bazaar here. Also, a nice little bar called Men Disco.... it  probably where you will find th PCVs. They have a kaoroke machine you can ask for....

The most amazing mountains I've ever seen with a most breathtaking view!! The mountain region of the Tian Shan covers over 80% of the country, that's why Kyrgyzstan is somestimes reffered to as "the Switzerland of Central Asia" )) But I'd say it's more unspoiled, natural and unconventional. And lake Issyk-Kul', which is the second largest mountain lake in the world, has got such crystal clear water that you can basically see your feet while swimming. )) And people... They're so hospitable and friendly that you wouldn't want to come back home )) And did I mention food yet? ) It's absolutely delicious!!