On April 23, couple of honors students (including me) and two juniors from American Studies accompanied by staff members will head to Osh, the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan to participate in the annual American Studies Symposium, which this year will be held in the Osh State University.

The other day I was asking colleagues what is there to see in Osh, and got couple of valuable advices. First was to try "tamdyr samsas", but I was told not to buy them just from street venders, but go to Kyrgyzstan cafe, located on Kyrgyzstan street.

Second, we have to visit the Suleima Too (Suleiman Mountain), slide on our backs from some hill (preferable 7 times) and stick our hand to some hole to make a wish. I was told if I make a global wish (like peace in the world) then all my other wishes and dreams will come true. Have to think about global wish now.

On the picture: Suleiman Too gate.