Images of Building and Renewal I

Not only are there images of crumbling and decay in Kyrgyzstan, but also ones of building and renewal as in the last few years this growth has accelerated dramatically, especially in the capital city of Bishkek.  The first picture was taken a block from my apartment and shows four large apartment buildings being built.  The second picture is a smaller building project that is progressing more slowly.  It's hard to see, but you might be able to notice the builders working below; unlike the four large apartment buildings which are utilizing cranes and other modern technology, these builders are using mallets and are constructing the building by hand.