TurkmenistánKonye-Urgench42°18’40” N 59°8’14” E
26 de julio de 2019, Turkmenistán ⋅ ☀️ 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 toLeer más
TurkmenistánThe Door to Hell40°15’8” N 58°26’21” E
27 de julio de 2019, Turkmenistán ⋅ ⛅ 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.Leer más
TurkmenistánLesopitomnik37°56’10” N 58°18’41” E
TurkmenistánTyul’ki38°12’14” N 57°59’47” E
31 de julio de 2019, Turkmenistán ⋅ ☀️ 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.
TurkmenistánPeshchera Kov-Ata38°18’2” N 57°31’9” E
31 de julio de 2019, Turkmenistán ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
Natural hot water spring forming a lake in the cave.
Caspian Sea39°57’36” N 51°25’45” E
4 de agosto de 2019, Caspian Sea ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Ferry trip across the Caspian from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan.