On a nice fall Wednesday, Misha was home sick from school, so we decided to go out and enjoy the city. Wait, that doesn't sound right. Hmm. Just don't tell his teacher. We walked downtown, eager to catch the Changing of the Guards - and we were just in time!
Every hour on the hour, the solemn guards of the Kyrgyz flag rotate. Misha watched with fascination as the stoic men with their impressive swords, oversized hats, and perfectly synchronized steps marched out to relieve the two guards already on duty.
Then we walked a bit farther until we came to Panfilov Park, an outdoor amusement park. Of course, we took Misha up on the ferris wheel.
We admired the city from up high, and I took this nice shot of the White House surrounded by autumn colors.
And we couldn't miss the Komnata Smekha - the Room of Laughter - with its dozens of funny mirrors guaranteed to make you giggle.
And when we saw pony rides in Derjinkska Park for 50 som, we indulged.
And we spoiled him a little more with some hot chocolate at Fatboy's cafe. Perfect to warm up!
3 comments:
Pretty sites in Bishkek! Looks like a nice day. Did Misha enjoy the pony ride? -mom
Very fun!
Is that blue jacket with white stripes still the one we bought for UAM? If so, I'm amazed it's still going!
I think that's the same one ... We used to have two of them, right?
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