Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 2009
Statue in center of Bishkek. There was a huge plaza and park in the central area, with huge state buildings.
Central plaza in Bishkek. The big banners in the building arches showed scenes from around Kyrgyzstan.
Fountains in the central plaza at night. They were lit every night, and moved and changed with the classical music played over loud speakers.
View of mountains to the south of Bishkek from our hotel room window.
Statue in center of Bishkek. There was a huge plaza and park in the central area, with huge state buildings.
Central plaza in Bishkek. The big banners in the building arches showed scenes from around Kyrgyzstan.
Fountains in the central plaza at night. They were lit every night, and moved and changed with the classical music played over loud speakers.
View of mountains to the south of Bishkek from our hotel room window.