The Goats Of North Korea
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The Goats Of North Korea

A North Korean propaganda poster promoting goats: I measure the success of a society based on the progress and ambitions of its space program and on the prominence of goats in that society. On at least one count, North Korea is earning high marks: Operating on the assumption that goats could feed on grass and … Continue reading

A Kyrgyz Village On Karakul Lake
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A Kyrgyz Village On Karakul Lake

As promised in the most recent post on the Karakoram Highway – part of the Karakoram Highway experience includes Karakul Lake and the Kyrgyz people, both nomads and permanent residents, that live in the region. Karakul, whose crystalline waters beautifully reflect the surrounding glacier-capped peaks, is surprisingly unspoiled, with almost no development along its shores. … Continue reading