TurkmenistanDaşoguz WelaýatyKöneürgench42°18’40” N 59°8’14” E
26 juli 2019, 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 toMeer informatie
TurkmenistanDaşoguz WelaýatyThe Door to Hell40°15’8” N 58°26’21” E
27 juli 2019, 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.Meer informatie
TurkmenistanAhalLesopitomnik37°56’10” N 58°18’41” E
29 juli 2019, Turkmenistan ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Unusual city that is the capital of Turkmenistan. Basically, everything is white, even cars in the city are required to be white. There is no main square where people might go to congregate, just aMeer informatie
TurkmenistanAhalTyul’ki38°12’14” N 57°59’47” E
31 juli 2019, 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.
Reiziger Beautiful horse, very different look compared to the horses seen in the US.
skip's retirement travel They always have their heads held high like that, more than I remember seeing.
TurkmenistanAhalIndzherevaPeshchera Kov-Ata38°18’2” N 57°31’9” E
31 juli 2019, Turkmenistan ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
Natural hot water spring forming a lake in the cave.
Caspian Sea 39°57’36” N 51°25’45” E
4 augustus 2019, Caspian Sea ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Ferry trip across the Caspian from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan.
