Turkmenistan - An illusion in the desert

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June 24th 2007

Published: June 24th 2007

After 6 weeks in Iran I headed for the Iranian/Turkmen boarder at Bajgiran/Gaudan, prepared for a totally new experience in the state of Turkmenbashy. But it turned out that my imagination was far too little for the reality in his realm. Neverthelsee, my first impression at the boarder wasn't that good, as I ran into a relict of the Soviet Union, the customs...time stealing and unnecessary in it... Read Full Entry

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Matthias

Hiasi

After having finished my theoretical studies in France (just the master thesis still has to be written), I am travelling overland to China, my second time already, this time I'm following the Northern Silk Road. I intend to pass the following countries: Germany - Austria - Slovenia - Croatia - Serbia - Macedonia - Greece - Turkey (maybe a short stay in Georgia) - Iran (I really look forward to see this country)- Turkmenistan (in honor to Turkmenbashi ;-) - Uzbekistan - Tajikistan - Kyrgystan - China (Xinjiang and Tibet, then to Shanghai) My timetable is quite flexible, but I think that... full info

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28th June 2007

anonymous
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Hi, dear Matthias, I had received your postcard from IRAN, that is Great! It is now standing on my dest, i saw it everyday, Thanks! Now, i will enjoy your pics from Turkmenistan, another window open for me!

28th June 2007

aurélien
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ashgabat's glory n°234
Hi matthias, how are you. it is always a pleasure to read your adventures in the far far east of the world. I did not know how Tukmenistan looks like. (I thougth it was a beer brand). Now I can say I more smart than before. Do not stop your travel, to read you is like dreaming (without living his seat, like a couch potatoe). (Please, I bougth an american bomb on E-bay but the seller is in Irak, could you get back it to me,it is not far for you). Aurélien

28th June 2007

ERNESTO
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TOTALITARISM, TELL ME ABOUT IT!!!
VERY FUNNY, MAT, LET ME TELL YOU, AFTER ALL THIS, I CAN TELL YOU THAT CUBA IS NOT SO BAD... TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. SUERTE

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