Hotel Dostuk Bishkek
429-b Frunze ul. Bishkek, 720021, Kyrgyzstan
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Mutton, Missiles and Miss-directed fear
... down and deserted buildings as a dog takes exception to my presence and chases me down the street, snapping at my heals!
A friendly local kicks the dog mid stride and then smiles at me offering the customary "welcome" vodka.
It may be the light, it may be my imagination, but this man looks particularly sinister with his gold teeth and gruff demeanor, so I thank him but turn him down, citing my lack of accommodation as too pressing an issue.
As I walk ...
The Kazakhstan Dentist
... me 30 pounds for the "mini operation". I am not sure whether "the man" was required because women don't pay for things or because women don't understand simple instructions.
At the pharmacy, I receive a pack of antibiotics, a bottle of painkillers, a super mega antibiotic that costs $8 on its own and receives its own pack, and a bottle of mouthwash that looks like the Victorians might have recommended it.
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Back to Bishkek
... returning to our flat I was greeted by a family who were staying there. A quick call and it was decided we'd stat in the other flat. We didn't get up to much over the next two days. I needed to rest the foot and sort out sone couchsurfing. Got to talk to all the family in London and see my nephew. Went to bed early as we had to catch a 07:30 minibus to ...
Wandering Hands
... under the back of my knee. Dan was giggling and taking photos. The tinker. I tried diverting their attention to Dan but he was in the front and couldn't be stroked as easily. There was another stop for a photo at the town's sign post and didn't one of then try and get the leg over Dan. A brief respite for me. Back into the car and not even feigning sleep helped. She invited us back to Jalalabad. Place to sleep and a meal. ...
From Nashville, TN to several timezone later
... gorgeous mall and contains passenger gates on the periphery.
I am hoping to be able to leave the airport on my return layoer on the new shuttle that a lady told me was a 35 minute ride to Red Square. We shall see - I will have to obtain a transit visa to do so and am hopeful it can be obtained at the airport. Off tomorrow to get my visa for Kazahkstan. Stay tuned!
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