THE MAGIC OF THE VALLEY OF THE EIGHT BULLS

From Bishkek we move to some of the most beautiful country on the Silk Road, the Alpine Region of Kyrgyzstan. Here we visit the spectacular Valley of the Eight Bulls, risk life and limb crossing raging rivers (well, sort of), climb every mountain, ford every stream, feast in Yurts, and have a serious fancy dress party, all dressed up in kit from the fabulous Bishkek markets. Its tough, but guess somebody has to do it ...

Our first welcome from the Eight Bulls

Looking gorgeous!

Our intrepid guide Anton explaining the story of the Eight Bulls

Penelope gingerly crosses the raging current

A tough river crossing

But its worth it ... pristine Kyrgy beauty!

And of course .... the Yurt Feast!

Marshmellows anyone? 

Pete making like a local!

I think I'm being followed!

Catman and Bobbin smokin' up a storm!

Livin' it like the locals!

A river runs through it!

Just Magic!

The fearless stead!

Room with a view

Wrap me up with my stock whip and saddle ... 

And a bush camp down by the riverside!

A magic moment!

Horse country

Accommodation and fermented mares milk available!

Coming down the mountain

Commuter traffic Kyrgy style!

Eight Bulls with accompanying Yurts!