Kyrgyzstan, Local culture and unique sights abound

                           Lepyoshka, the beautiful local bread is a mainstay.  

Baked on the walls of the traditional stone ovens. 

Handmade textiles are central to the culture. 

A local textile artist in front of her work displayed at the Fine Arts Museum, Bishkek. 

      Even the ice cream cones come in a fantastic array of colors !

Markets are filled with appetizing dried nuts and fruits.

Local spices, colorful, and flavorful. 

The local sour milk curd balls, Qurut, are an acquired taste. 

Local fruits are sweet and tasty, and the melons are enormous!

Grave markers in Burana date from the 6th century. 

Eye catching shutters in Karakol. 

              Kalpak, the traditional high-crowned caps, abound, and keep heads warm in the winter and the sun out in bright, hot days. 

               And headscarves are commonly worn by women.