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The fun of being rescued by strangers
The girl in this picture was a life-saver. Ok, I’m exaggerating wildly, but she did prevent a long walk with cold wet feet. And our encounter with her is a great example of the joy we can all experience from … Continue reading
Sleeping in a yurt – why you should try it
“You’ll be sleeping in a sheep” we were warned, before setting off for Kyrgystan. And the smell of mutton is the first thing that hits you when ducking your head under the flapped canvas door of the yurt. That pungent … Continue reading
Staying with an eagle hunter – Kyrgyzstan
I must admit that when I first heard we would be staying with an eagle hunter I was a bit confused. For a moment I wondered: does this guy shoot eagles?? He doesn’t, you’ll be relieved to know. The truth … Continue reading