TurkmenistanKonye-Urgench42°18’40” N 59°8’14” E
July 26, 2019 in Turkmenistan ⋅ ☀️ 41 °C
Ancient capital of the Korezm empire before destruction first by Genghis Khan and then by Tamerlane. Also, the river changed its course resulting in water shortages. So the capital was moved toRead more
TurkmenistanThe Door to Hell40°15’8” N 58°26’21” E
July 27, 2019 in Turkmenistan ⋅ ⛅ 38 °C
The Darvasa gas crater, aka the gate of hell, was formed from a failed natural gas well that resulted from groundwater mixed with the gas creating something like a mud geyser that gradually subsided.Read more
TurkmenistanLesopitomnik37°56’10” N 58°18’41” E
TurkmenistanTyul’ki38°12’14” N 57°59’47” E
July 31, 2019 in Turkmenistan ⋅ ☀️ 40 °C
Breeder of Akal teke horses, said to be one of the oldest breeds. First are you here pics of the horses, both beautiful and very valuable. Last is the owner of the farm in traditional dress.
skip's retirement travelThey always have their heads held high like that, more than I remember seeing.
TurkmenistanPeshchera Kov-Ata38°18’2” N 57°31’9” E
July 31, 2019 in Turkmenistan ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
Natural hot water spring forming a lake in the cave.
Caspian Sea39°57’36” N 51°25’45” E
August 4, 2019, Caspian Sea ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Ferry trip across the Caspian from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan.