Kyrgyz experience: playing polo with a dead goat
We spent Kyrgyzstan’s independence day at the Hippodrome for the Buzkashi finals, a central Asian version of polo… played with a headless goat carcass instead of a ball.
Monthly Archives: September 2013
How I survived the Kazakh legal system
My experience with the Kazakh justice left me confused, bemused, amused and thankfully free… though a little lighter in the wallet.
Wilderness camp diaries: Kazakhstan
Chuck’s assiduous notes on the comfort level of camping in the middle of Kazakhastan’s stunning landscape.
Dealing with the Kazakh Police
We had far too many encounters with the Kazakh police. Sometimes friendly, sometimes harrassing, often corrupt, they were everywhere.
A Small Holiday by Lake Burabay
With its ice cream stands and pristine beaches, Kazakhstan’s Lake Burabay definitely had a well-deserved holiday feel.
The Grand Adventure: Tokyo to Cape Town 