Bishkek: and diary of a real conversation

Her:  Do you have a lover? 

Me:  What?

Her:  I said .... Do you have a lover?

Me: Of course not.  What makes you ask that?

Her: Because you honestly don't expect me to believe this "I'm flying off to Bishkek" thing.  I have never even heard of Bishkek.  It sounds imaginary to me.  I think you're flying to the South of France to meet a lover.

Me: (Bursts out laughing.)

Her:  Where's your suitcase?

Me:  Right over there.

Her:  Mmhmm, I bet it's stuffed with La Perla lingerie.

Her:  (Marches over to suitcase and flips open the top.  Stares dolefully at the black sheepskin boots and Isotoner gloves with their tags still on.) 

Her: No, I mean, where's your real suitcase?  Not this pretend one. 

Me:  (More laughter)

Her:  (Sinks wearily into a chair).  Listen, if you are planning on using me as an alibi, you are going to have to give me a few more details about this supposed Bishkek place.  I am not known for my vivid imagination --  I can't just be expected to make this stuff up on the spot when your husband calls me. 

Beautiful images of Kyrgyzstan by DRawlinson

Comments

[mary]

Great conversation.

Incredible destination.

[Liberty Post Editor]

Seriously, this looks like a movie set. Oh my.

[Xander]

Bishkek?? My word. -X

[all the best]

Wow! What sunning and beautiful images! Thanks for sharing!!

[Nunu's Mum]

Hey Maryam, we've had guests over the xmas period who actually live in Bishkek! Swedish guy married to a Zambian lady. From our conversations, even Bishkek sounds more idyllic than Barnsley!!! =(

How are you? Drop me a line when you get the chance! Take care...

[Persephone]

I've heard Kyrgyzstan is a lovely place to hide away with a lover. Where else can you walk hand-in-hand along the Silk Road after a nice hearty dinner of beshbarmak and fermented mare's milk?

[Paula]

Once again, beautiful images that take me away to dream land.

[Elizabeth Wix]

Well, good luck and come back safe.
It is raining in Marrakech...........
love

[le petit cabinet de curiosites]

You are walking on the silk road ?? I'm jealous ..
Somebody thought you were Eva ?
By the way , La perla is the best choice

[Renate]

I can't wait to find out what it is you're going to Bishkek for? Hurry and send your next post........

[Kathy here again]

Ooooh! Brrrrrrrrrrr! Stay warm!

[Mimi Lenox]

What a perfectly priceless conversation.
You vixen you! Isotoner gloves. How dare you?!

[Passementerie]

Lover or not, lucky lucky you (besides, your husband is hot)! And I quite disagree with le petit cabinet - it's Myla all the way, darling.

[Di Overton]

You go to places I have never heard of. Enjoy!

[Azma]

Well it does sound a bit suspect if you ask me....

Have a safe journey.
X

[simon]

France? oh yes I will be there in May........

[Becca]

So very, very amusing! Have a marvelous adventure.

[susanna]

Wonderful post, Maryam! And these photographs are pure magic!

[mechele]

I fell into this site by accident a few weeks ago while I was sick - i started dreaming about the places I have wanted to go but somehow lost sight of this dream. My soul longs to see and smell all of the visions that your pictures bring to my eyes.

I am drawn back to the site because your eyes pictures are amazing and they feel as if I am in the same place. My eyes are captivated by the pictures. After reading all the responses - who wouldn't love the thought of a new frontier, roads that are not traveled by the weak at heart or those wanting a weekend romp.

No clutter, just life in the raw.

You share visual pleasures that are amazing and i feel like I have met a new friend. The suzanis, wedding blankets - I have many and look forward to an annual Turkish festival to pick up new ones.

I never understood blogging or how people followed. I often watch my husband following the debates and logging into the blogs - i didnt get it now I do.

I appreciate your vision of life and the stories that make me ask myself, "Why not." So, I told my husband when we visit his family in the Basque country this summer, I am taking a side trip to Marrakesh.

Thank you for bringing my souls picture back to light.

[Jen]

oh my, this is incredible!

[Hayden]

so classic! funny conversation.

Bishkek. I've never heard of it either. So it sounds just about perfect. The best places I've ever been have been places I've never heard of. I can't wait for the photos!

[Mia a.k.a Lilla Blanka]

What a beautiful photo, it looks like taken from a fairy tail...amazing!
I really like your blog, I just found it, Bookmarked it immediately :)
Mia (from Sweden)

[Aggie]

Maryam -

I think your blog is simply stunning. The photos, the art displayed and just everything is magnificent. It makes me hope...thank you.

[Alex]

Magic! You are magic!
Happy New Year ~

[Selya]

Wow! Kyrgyzstan one of neighbors of country where I'm from! Good luck to your journey!:)