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Prevet (Hello) from Kyrgyzstan

I am an American living in Kyrgyzstan. I have an orphanage in Sukuluk, just outside of Bishkek. If you are traveling from Osh to Bishkek you must go through our village. We have only one stop light in town. At that light if you head toward the mountains and drive almost 1km you will come to our orphanage. We have a place where you can camp, and can help if you need something.

I ride a 2008 KLR. If you would like to take a trip through some of our mountain passes just let me know.

One thing I think would be a great help on HU would be an emergency list. A list of folks around the world that would be willing to help motorcyclist who are in trouble. We just picked up a German man that was traveling from Germany to Nepal. His chain broke and busted the casing. His trip was finished if we would not have helped him. We were able to get him a new motor and provide him with support and he is now back on his way.

This is a great tool for good information. Thanks for letting me be part of it.

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Hi Mac
Great to hear you're there - and what an amazing country to live in. Welcome to HU, no doubt there will be many wanting to visit. Kyrgyzstan is my favourite amongst the 'Stans.
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I plan a trip in central Asia in 2016.Hope to see you then...
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Hey Mac,

Thanks for the offer. My wife and I will be arriving (blue 650 vstrom) in Bishkek in the beginning of June so we might drop by to say hi.

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We are in Bishkek from 16th June to 19th June night.

Can we catch up. Would love to see you and share boundaries.
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Hi Kayjay,
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One thing I think would be a great help on HU would be an emergency list. A list of folks around the world that would be willing to help motorcyclist who are in trouble. Mac.
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It exists! It is called 'Communities' and you can register as a member for your part of the world.
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