Lucy Kelaart revisits Kyrgyzstan with her children, reflecting on a previous riding adventure through its beautiful mountains 25 years earlier. As they navigate the picturesque landscape of the Sary-Chelek Biosphere Reserve, she highlights the vibrant flora and stunning scenery that captivated her in her youth. The trip rekindles cherished memories of meeting the generous local people and experiencing the region's natural beauty, suggesting a strong connection to Central Asia that transcends generations and invites her children to discover this enchanting part of the world.
"For me this journey marks a return. Twenty-five years ago, in my early 20s, I rode through these mountains - then strewn with the wild peonies and irises of springtime..."
"We wade through wild flowers that reach high above the horses' bellies; up here there is no grass and little grazing but fennel, cranesbill, campanula, aquilegia and salvia grow in thick and leggy abundance."
Collection
[
|
...
]