A Nomadic life

by Ramcharan Vijayaraghavan (India)

India

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The wonderful landscape of Song-Kol in the northern Naryn province of Kyrgyzstan, where a few horses still roam free with the Issyk-Kul lake in the background.
The wonderful landscape of Song-Kol in the northern Naryn province of Kyrgyzstan, where a few horses still roam free with the Issyk-Kul lake in the background.
A Kyrgyz nomad and his faithful companions weathering the harsh conditions and rough terrain. They take their horses and cattle to graze in the morning and the round-up might not be complete till the a little after sunset.
A Kyrgyz nomad and his faithful companions weathering the harsh conditions and rough terrain. They take their horses and cattle to graze in the morning and the round-up might not be complete till the a little after sunset.
Little Aesop and his mother on their way to the milk the horses. Horses are not just a mode of transport, but also the primary source of milk, butter and meat.
Little Aesop and his mother on their way to the milk the horses. Horses are not just a mode of transport, but also the primary source of milk, butter and meat.
Near and far, we search for a place to stay and dine, and we eventually find a yurt in time.
Near and far, we search for a place to stay and dine, and we eventually find a yurt in time.
 We settle down to have a sumptuous meal as our young host, shuts the strong winds out and draws the day to a close.
We settle down to have a sumptuous meal as our young host, shuts the strong winds out and draws the day to a close.