It was hot today in Bishkek with the maximum temperature reaching 43°C (that is about 109°F). That temperature, and no business to do, kept us pretty subdued for the day. All we really managed to do was a stroll around the center of the city, watch the local kids play in the many fountains and pools, and a visit by Nina to a local museum. Oh, yes! and re-enforce our appreciation of the wonderful trees that line many innner city streets and the plentiful shady parks that are dotted around the city.

We ended the day with a bit of a celebration (anticipating getting our last remaining visa tomorrow) by having beer and pizza for dinner at The Obama Bar and Grill. The place was well decorated, had many good photographs of the current US president; but served pretty second rate pizzas.