The last days in Kyrgyzstan
10th August
A later
start at 6 to catch the return flight to Bishkek, starting off with a light
breakfast in the courtyard before our host doubles up as a taxi chauffeur and
brings us to the airport in good time for our flight. Lots of confused scenes
at Osh airport
but all is fine and after a short flight over the mountains we land back in
Bishkek. Now I have my bearing right and I note that we have arrived north of
the city and are heading back down south towards the snow covered mountains.
The taxi driver brings us first to Asia Mountains hotel where we pick up our
bags before heading off to the trendy
Futuro hotel, where we are greeted by a
very apologetic manager who tells us that something went wrong with his
reservations system, that there was no room for us and that he had arranged for us to stay at the
Golden Dragon hotel, whilst first offering us breakfast. We meet a Dutch lady
there who has just returned from a three week tour of Tajikistan which she says is even more beautiful
than Kyrgyzstan.
What a recommendation! But, it is also far more primitive and basic and would
be less easy to travel independently. So, off we go to the Golden Dragon, a
large Korean 5 star hotel which becomes the fourth hotel we have visited today
and it is not even11 am!
Our last
day in Kyrgyzstan and we do not have much more ambition that buying a few
souvenirs and presents and visiting the Kyrgyz national museum, both of which
we do in the afternoon, Fred getting quickly tired of seeing the same woollen
sheep, felt angels and silk scarves! After freshening up back at the hotel we
walk into town for our last dinner, a rather disappointing affair at a place
with water splashing off the roof into a pool, the recommendation of a
Slovenian chap we had bumped into on the way to the centre. How little did we
know how fed up we would be of the sound of splashing water within a couple of
days…
11th
August
Another day
and yet another flight and again a couple of hours later than the one the day
before. We eat a five star breakfast at the Golden Dragon and are soon on our
way back north to the airport, where we are one of the last to check-in.
Unfortunately, the ladies serving us were two of the last friendly and least
helpful people we have met in Kyrgyzstan, which is a pity and they seem to make
it a sport to split us up on both flights back. The first time I don’t mind so
much as they upgrade me to business class but in Istanbul we make sure that we get new seats
for the return home on the Monday.
Despite all
the news of storms and tornadoes, we arrive to a bright and sunny, if humid
day, which is also the day of the first direct election of the Turkish
President. The taxi driver is proud to tell us that he voted Erdogan. He is
responsible for the economic health of the country, the new motorways, the
extension of the metro, new bridges, new airports and even the attractive
flower beds along the side of the motorway. Our Arif, when we see him is also
proud to tell us that he voted for Erdogan, giving him credit again for the
healthy economy. The grocer next door agrees. Meanwhile the young man working
at the reception in the hotel complains that he has to work all day until after
the polls closed and cannot cast his anti-Erdogan vote. Such is democracy.
What to do
on a summer’s afternoon in Istanbul?
A walk down Istiklal (now crowded with Arab holiday makers), down to Galata and
across the bridge to Eminonu to catch the first ferry out which takes us to
Uskudar. It is essential to get onto the water when in Istanbul
and to catch the vistas of Topkapi, Aya Sofia, Suleymaniye, Galata, the four
massive cruise ships at harbour, the Dolmabahce
Palace and past the Bosphorus Bridge
to Uskudar and Kadikoy on the Asian side. Perfect!
The Mimar
Sinan mosque has now been fully renovated and gleams in the sun, whilst the
narrow strips of park along the waterside are full of families, couples of
groups of friends, sitting in the shade and picnicking.
12th
August
Today the
flight is two hours earlier, so another early rise at 6 just in time to catch
the full moon before it disappears behind the early morning mist. The flight
back seems to be very long (and bumpy) and the wait for the bags (all arrived)
at Schiphol even longer but the sun is shining and it doesn’t seem to be too
bad a day to return home to our flooded house. The plants look well outside the
house and the grapes are already turning colour. The smell of two weeks damp
greets us even before we open the front door.
The
basement looks relatively dry and it was certainly a help to have almost
everything stored either inside or on top of the plastic containers we bought
after the flood of three years earlier. Just some nastiness, smells and puddles
of water in the spare bedroom and mould growing up to about two feet of the
ground. Doors and windows stay open as we try to move the damp and the wet
things upstairs to dry out properly.
13th
August
Waking up
at 4 am to have a pee, I am surprised to hear water splashing down onto the
balcony at the back. It does not seem to be raining but the water is streaming
down. I have a look downstairs in the basement. The light does not work and
fearing the worst I tread down the stairs and, sure enough, the water has
streamed back into the house. Ankle deep.
So here we
go again, Fred doing most of the work phoning and e-mailing one person after
another. By the time I leave the house at 4 pm to catch my flight, the men have
been round to suck all the water out (for the astronomical fee of EUR 1,450 for
two hours work performed by a very simple looking machine which pumps water off
the floor and through some tubes to be run through our bath where the water
enters the drains properly. Fred has accessed the roof and has cleared up the
blockages in the gutter and the drains which has caused all the water to
overflow from about six roofs onto our balconies and into the garden and then
into our basement. We learn that we have to replace the gutters and drainage
pipes with bigger ones, we have to replace the balconies which are now rotting away
having become so damp, we have to redesign our garden so that the water runs
not into our basement but elsewhere, we have to replace the flimsy door at the
back of the basement, we have to completely dry out the basement and
recover/replaster the walls and lay down new carpets and make sure that
everything stored downstairs is either in a plastic container or at least 15
cms higher than the floor (including our spare fridge freezer, which is already
a good 20+ years old). A lot of work in other words…
17 Comments:
ninest123 09.14
louis vuitton, michael kors, longchamp outlet, louis vuitton outlet, michael kors outlet, prada handbags, ugg boots, ugg boots, burberry, tory burch outlet, michael kors outlet, burberry outlet online, nike free, nike air max, longchamp outlet, christian louboutin outlet, oakley sunglasses, michael kors outlet, uggs on sale, replica watches, ugg boots, prada outlet, longchamp, louis vuitton outlet, gucci outlet, louis vuitton, nike outlet, michael kors outlet, nike air max, tiffany and co, oakley sunglasses, oakley sunglasses, ray ban sunglasses, replica watches, michael kors outlet, tiffany jewelry, polo ralph lauren outlet, louboutin shoes, louis vuitton, jordan shoes, louboutin outlet, ray ban sunglasses, ugg boots, louboutin, polo ralph lauren outlet
louboutin pas cher, true religion outlet, coach outlet, coach outlet, true religion jeans, kate spade outlet, vanessa bruno, timberland, michael kors, kate spade handbags, ray ban pas cher, air force, nike blazer, lacoste pas cher, longchamp pas cher, michael kors, ray ban uk, nike free, coach factory outlet, michael kors, air jordan pas cher, hermes, burberry, north face, ralph lauren pas cher, coach purses, tn pas cher, true religion jeans, hollister, true religion jeans, oakley pas cher, air max, chanel handbags, nike roshe run, new balance pas cher, nike air max, lululemon, hollister pas cher, sac longchamp, vans pas cher, michael kors, converse pas cher, sac guess, north face, hogan
chi flat iron, nfl jerseys, north face outlet, abercrombie and fitch, mac cosmetics, north face outlet, herve leger, ralph lauren uk, bottega veneta, soccer jerseys, jimmy choo shoes, asics running shoes, beats by dre, mulberry, ghd, celine handbags, nike roshe, insanity workout, instyler, baseball bats, p90x workout, wedding dresses, vans shoes, nike roshe, lululemon, hollister, nike air max, longchamp, nike huarache, nike air max, giuseppe zanotti, babyliss, valentino shoes, nike free run uk, reebok shoes, ferragamo shoes, abercrombie and fitch, birkin bag, mcm handbags, nike air max, hollister, new balance, soccer shoes, mont blanc, nike trainers
pandora charms, coach outlet, louis vuitton, converse, lancel, ugg boots uk, links of london, karen millen, toms shoes, swarovski crystal, juicy couture outlet, louis vuitton, ralph lauren, nike air max, converse outlet, wedding dresses, michael kors outlet, michael kors outlet online, hollister, louis vuitton, ugg,uggs,uggs canada, pandora charms, replica watches, oakley, pandora jewelry, gucci, swarovski, bottes ugg, marc jacobs, pandora jewelry, louboutin, supra shoes, timberland boots, montre pas cher, louis vuitton, thomas sabo, juicy couture outlet, vans, ugg pas cher, ugg,ugg australia,ugg italia, doke gabbana outlet, michael kors handbags, ray ban, sac louis vuitton pas cher, hollister, iphone 6 cases
ninest123 09.14
ferragamo shoes
cheap ugg boots
rolex watches,rolex,watches for men,watches for women,omega watches,replica watches,rolex watches for sale,rolex replica,rolex watch,cartier watches,rolex submariner,fake rolex,rolex replica watches,replica rolex
michael kors handbags
beats by dre
mulberry handbags
rolex watches outlet
michael kors uk
louis vuitton handbags outlet
ralph lauren outlet
ferragamo outlet
ugg boots uk
hermes birkin bag
nobis jacket
ralph lauren uk
louis vuitton outlet store
toms outlet
lacoste shirts
barbour jackets
air jordan shoes for sale
mm1216
zhengjx20160531
louis vuitton handbags
cheap toms
cheap air jordans
tory burch boots
hollister clothing store
polo ralph lauren
pandora charms
nike store uk
coach factory outlet
discount jordans
louis vuitton
coach outlet
true religion outlet
oakley outlet
louis vuitton outlet stores
christian louboutin sale
cheap jordans
ray bans
toms outlet
coach outlet
adidas factory outlet
adidas outlet store
hollister jeans
ray bans
jordan 6s
toms wedges
nike outlet store
lebron 12
air force 1 trainers
louis vuitton handbags
nfl jerseys
gucci bags
oakley sunglasses
nike blazers uk
louis vuitton outlet
michael kors
coach outlet store online
hollister clearance
nike free 5.0
michael kors handbags
شركة رش مبيدات بجازان
افضل خدمات نقل العفش فى الكويت مقدمة من افضل شركة الرشيد لجميع خدمات النقل
شركة نقل عفش الكويت
فني صحي
اذا كنت تبحث عن افضل شركات نقل العفش فاننا نقدم :
شركة نقل عفش بالدمام ارخص شركة نقل عفش بالدمام
شركة نقل عفش بالاحساء افضل شركة نقل عفش بالاحساء
نقل عفش داخل مكة نقل عفش بمكة
ارخص شركة نقل عفش بمكة
نقل عفش داخل جدة نقل عفش بجدة
دينا نقل عفش جدة دينا نقل عفش بجدة
شعملائنا الاعزاء شركة الماهر تقدم خدمات شركة نقل اثاث بابها
شركة تنظيف بحفر الباطن
متنوعة فى جميع مدن المملكة العربية السعودية على أعلى جودة وبمستوى عالى من الخبرة و العناية الكاملة بجميع ممتلكات العملاء حيث نوفر لكم جميع مطالبكم وتحقيق اهداف مثالية تفتخر بها امام ضيوفك واصدقائك للابد
شركة تنظيف بحفر الباطن
شركة تسليك مجارى بالمدينة المنورة
شركة تنظيف بحفر الباطن
شركه نقل اثاث بالمدينة المنورة
انت الان مع الشركة المثاليه فى كل الخدمات بالمملكة
Abha Transport Company شركة نقل اثاث بابها
would like to deal with Abha Transport company feel with her reassurance on your furniture and your luggage and ensure that you transport your luggage safely and peacefully,
شركه نقل اثاث بالمدينة المنورة
شركة كشف تسربات المياه بالمدينة المنورة
Introduction of Hafr Al-Batin Cleaning Company: Cleanliness of the faith, and recommended us Almighty cleanliness in ... Hafr Al-Batin Cleaning Company offers service in Hafr Al-Batin and all surrounding areas, .... Transport company transfer Dawadmi شركة تنظيف بحفر الباطن
شركة تسليك مجارى بالمدينة المنورة
شركة تنظيف بحفر الباطن
We come to the best furniture transport company with the lowest prices, which areWant the best furniture move her door Hahi شركة نقل اثاث بابها
شركه نقل اثاث بالمدينة المنورة
شركة كشف تسربات المياه بالمدينة المنورة
Want the best furniture move her door Hahi شركة نقل اثاث بابها
Due to the level of quality provided by our company almaher Company شركة تنظيف بحفر الباطن
cleaning and cleaning services of air conditioning and sewage and insect control on all household services that we doشركة تنظيف بحفر الباطن
and taking our prices suitable for all segments of society, has become the best and most important company in the field of cleaning. شركة تنظيف بحفر الباطن
In order to maintain our success and progress, the company strives to continue along the same lines, through continuous development and the constant pursuit of following all that is best for the masters of customers. شركة تنظيف بحفر الباطن
So, never hesitate our dear customer to contact us if you want daily, weekly or monthly cleaning for your home, your garden or your company, شركة تسليك مجارى بالمدينة المنورة
or even want any kind of cleaning services, we will promptly meet your request with perfect quality and low cost .
Abha Transport Company شركة نقل اثاث بابها
would like to deal with Abha Transport company feel with her reassurance on your furniture and your luggage and ensure that you transport your luggage safely and peacefully,
شركة تنظيف شقق بحفر الباطن
شركه نقل اثاث بالمدينة المنورة
شركة كشف تسربات المياه بالمدينة المنورة
Introduction of Hafr Al-Batin Cleaning Company: Cleanliness of the faith, and recommended us Almighty cleanliness in ... Hafr Al-Batin Cleaning Company offers service in Hafr Al-Batin and all surrounding areas, .... Transport company transfer Dawadmi شركة تنظيف بحفر الباطن
Abha Transport Company شركة نقل اثاث بابها
would like to deal with Abha Transport company feel with her reassurance on your furniture and your luggage and ensure that you transport your luggage safely and peacefully,
شركة تنظيف شقق بحفر الباطن
شركه نقل اثاث بالمدينة المنورة
شركة كشف تسربات المياه بالمدينة المنورة
Introduction of Hafr Al-Batin Cleaning Company: Cleanliness of the faith, and recommended us Almighty cleanliness in ... Hafr Al-Batin Cleaning Company offers service in Hafr Al-Batin and all surrounding areas, .... Transport company transfer Dawadmi شركة تنظيف بحفر الباطن
Abha Transport Company شركة نقل اثاث بابها
would like to deal with Abha Transport company feel with her reassurance on your furniture and your luggage and ensure that you transport your luggage safely and peacefully,
شركة تنظيف شقق بحفر الباطن
شركه نقل اثاث بالمدينة المنورة
شركة كشف تسربات المياه بالمدينة المنورة
Introduction of Hafr Al-Batin Cleaning Company: Cleanliness of the faith, and recommended us Almighty cleanliness in ... Hafr Al-Batin Cleaning Company offers service in Hafr Al-Batin and all surrounding areas, .... Transport company transfer Dawadmi شركة تنظيف بحفر الباطن
Abha Transport Company شركة نقل اثاث بابها
would like to deal with Abha Transport company feel with her reassurance on your furniture and your luggage and ensure that you transport your luggage safely and peacefully,Introduction of Hafr Al-Batin Cleaning Company: Cleanliness of the faith, and recommended us Almighty cleanliness in ... Hafr Al-Batin Cleaning Company offers service in Hafr Al-Batin and all surrounding areas, .... Transport company transfer Dawadmi شركة تنظيف بحفر الباطن
We come to the best furniture transport company with the lowest prices, which areWant the best furniture move her door Hahi شركة نقل اثاث بابها
Packers And Movers Bangalore Local Household Shifting Service, Get Free Best Price Quotes Local Packers and Movers in Bangalore List , Compare Charges, Save Money And Time.@
Packers And Movers in Bangalore
Packers and Movers Hyderabad Give Certified and Verified Service Providers, Cheap and Best ###Office Relocation Charges, ***Home Shifting, ✔✔✔Goods Insurance worth Rs. 10,000, Assurance for Local and Domestic House Shifting. Safe and Reliable Household Shifting Services in Hyderabad with Reasonable Packers and Movers Price Quotation @ Packers And Movers Hyderabad
Post a Comment
<< Home