Lesson of the Day: âOn Horseback Among the Eagle Hunters and Herders of the Mongolian Altaiâ
In this lesson, students will explore a photo essay on the Kazakh people who have for centuries developed and nurtured a special bond with golden eagles. Then, they will act as photojournalists and document family traditions in their own life.
Arkalak, 12, right, with his father, Alankush, in the Altai Mountains. Following in his fatherâs footsteps and in keeping with Kazakh eagle-hunting tradition, Arkalak started training his eagle at age 10.Credit.Claire Thomas
March 3, 2021
Lesson Overview
â Photographs and Text by Claire Thomas
At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, with travel restrictions in place worldwide, The New York Times started a new series, The World Through a Lens, in which photojournalists transport you, virtually, to some of our planetâs most beautiful and intriguing places. In todayâs featured article, Claire Thomas shares a collection
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(Last Updated On: 02/01/2021)
Many travelers put visiting Kyrgyzstan in their Central Asia itinerary. And they do it for a reason – the country is famous for its stunning mountains, breathtaking views, and nomadic culture. The good news is that all of these are easily reachable and available as day trips from Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Unfortunately, I visited Kyrgyzstan in November (and I definitely don’t recommend doing that) and I couldn’t enjoy all of the best Bishkek day trips. I’ve been dreaming of returning there in a more favorable month and I was actually supposed to do that in 2020 but we all know what happened then. But I will go back to Kyrgyzstan eventually, I’m sure of that.