Ashgabat and Alibeck

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October 9th 2008

Published: October 9th 2008

Underused but stately buildings, older soviet era apartment blocks, Ladas with shiny 'racing' tire rims, cafes that don't serve beer - Ashgabat is different!

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Ashgabat at Night

One of the many fountains

On the way to school

Traffic

The one older building in the city was fenced off!

One of the newer buildings

Hardware Stores

Stack of Money

The highest bill is 10000 manta, beer was 30,000 in the store

Garden

One of many

Market and Modern Art

More Market

Lunch

This guy was fast and fun to watch

Dress shop

Hills in the background

Bread store

Our ride

Working for a living

The way to the office

Inovative Weights

Stopping for Tea

3rd March 2009

Ann
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Hey, Thats a pretty cool art thing in that market. They should put some in Jatujak for you to look at. Ann

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