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January 21, 2023 - first time I’ve ever seen a sign explaining how to use these produce weights. Take your produce, put it on the scale, find the white button with the produce name/#, press it and take the price sticker which prints. The instructions are in Kyrgyz and Russian
January 19, 2023 - seasonal special sign announcing the availability of mulled wine at this coffee shop
January 18, 2023 - Bought pb with this American Olympic diver on it. Was wondering why he would sponsor this pb and after finding nothing on Google realized the company seems to have just taken his picture and quote and slapped it on their product. Is that legal?
January 17, 2023 - there’s a new bubble tea shop near my school. The boba was pretty good, although next time I want to opt for a ‘milk’ tea instead of whatever sugar water this was
January 16, 2023 - lost my hand cream & had to buy more with the cold. I like how this one reads: “After using this, you will feel your skin moist than any ever”
January 15, 2023 - finally went to The Great Emptiness Museum as suggested by @restlesslens. It was at the artist’s house in a residential neighborhood. He had a lot of art with vibrant colors and which incorporated antiques
January 11, 2023 - cold snap in Central Asia. Taken this morning just before 8 am in Bishkek when it was about 11°F / -12°C. Now in the evening it’s a little colder at about 5°F / -15°C
January 10, 2023 - My students are so nice. One gave me a banana and yogurt today. Another baked chocolate muffin things (pictured) for her whole class (and me) for no reason??
January 9, 2023 - at a cafe doing Russian homework before my lesson. I ordered a bottle of Coca-Cola because it was one of the cheapest drinks and some fries. Didn’t know what was in the brown bottle. I assumed ketchup, but was very confused that they brought it with the coke
January 5, 2023 - inside the Kyrgyz State Historical Museum, which wouldn’t be a complete Kyrgyz museum without a giant yurt inside
January 3, 2023 - finally tried Papa John’s in Bishkek! It was fine, not amazing, not bad but a little expensive. The price I saw online was different than what I got in the store. Oh well. No regrets. I would eat it again if offered, which I think is a good sign with food!
January 2, 2023 - interestingly progressive sign in Kyrgyz on public transport…Google Translate gives this translation: “Hanging, flirting, beating - this is violence; Together we will stop the perpetrator”
December 31, 2022 - I know this looks unappetizing, but don’t be like me and judge it based on looks! This is чурчхела, which according to Wikipedia is a Georgian dessert with nuts and a kind of fruit syrup. It’s made on a string, hence the odd shape
December 30, 2022 - how nice of someone to add some holiday cheer to our building stairwell. just in time for the police officer who came to everyone’s door today
