Tea in Bishkek

We are in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan after 8 days of roaming its countryside. This is the first place internet has been available. We are continuing our adventures with Ian returned to good health and me apparently with a cast iron stomach. Me and vodka had a set-to last night at a birthday party for a guy in the group and I have now sworn off it for life. My birthday party will be tomorrow night at our farewell to this country.
 
So to tell of our adventures. We have been to the hottest place in China and the second lowest land place in the world. We have also been to the city and town farthest from the sea in the world and the largest rock temple complex in central Asia.…