GROUP JOURNAL FOR

MONGOLIA, CHINA, KIRGYZISTAN, KAZAKISTAN
THE SILK ROAD
Aug.28, 2003 - Sept. 15, 2003

Day 15  ISSYK KUL - BISHKEK
THURSDAY September 11, 2003
Submitted by  Kim Turner  aez@msn.com
 

Drive to Bishkek via school visit at Balykchy City
and Burana Tower, Krasnaja Rechka.  The school
visit was enhanced by the presentation of gifts,
highlights including a map and calculator. 

 The school's address is as follows and gifts would be much appreciated. 

J. Bokonbaevu, Issyk-Kul Region
Balykchy City School, Kulova M, Kyrgyzstan, 722300.

Drove to Burana Tower, Krasnaja Rechka.  Burana was the site of Balasagun.  It was founded in the middle of
the 10th century on the site of an old settlement.  The minaret (Burana from Turkish "munara"-minaret), is one
of the oldest of its kind in Central Asia, was built in 11th century and was originally 45m tall.  Arrived Bishkek,
ate at a local retaurant and overnight in a hotel.

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