Jim goes golfing

On Wednesday, Jim and I are brought back to Bishkek – and Jim was met with another treat.  

Bakyt had arranged for a round of golf --- at the only golf course in Kyrgyzstan!  In fact, this was the first golf course in all of Central Asia.  It was created by a man from Calgary, Canada named Ed.  Ed basically created the course so that he could golf himself – but also hoped to bring in some income.  In talking with him, Ed did say that this summer hurt.  With the American base in Bishkek closing, the golf course income has dropped 45%.