The mosque and masoleum we visited in Turkestan are considered by many to be the holiest sights in Kazakhstan. Naturally, a bride or two came by with their grooms and wedding parties to have their union blessed at this very special place.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Brides, brides, and more brides
The mosque and masoleum we visited in Turkestan are considered by many to be the holiest sights in Kazakhstan. Naturally, a bride or two came by with their grooms and wedding parties to have their union blessed at this very special place.
Crazy train!
This is what we looked like, just 12 hours or so before.
This is what you start to feel like on long, slow train rides.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Our friend and Guide
Our most excellent guide and friend, Sholpan. Thank you for making it such a smooth, wonderful trip. Your country yields up some of the best cauliflower I’ve ever set eyes on! Our amazing friend Sholpan. A learned Kazakh historian and esteemed translator.
In the company of travellers
Our company on board the train. It’s like a little village in these cramped open compartments. These ladies were very friendly and open to our entertaining this little on.
Sasha Our Conductor
Although Sasha seemed a bit slovenly and course in the crew compartment he was all ceremony in his uniform. Prior to this job he served in the Army during Soviet days.
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