Once the camera came out, everyone on our bus from Karakol to Bakonbaeva wanted their photo taken. Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
Girls help their mother sell greens at the market in Konye-Urgench. Read more about Turkmenistan.
A young couple ties the knot in Ashgabat and has a photo shoot at Ashgabat's Walk of Health...It's tradition for the bride to keep her mouth shut during the day. Biting on fabric usually seems to do the trick. This laden bride is decorated from head to toe in metal and stone jewelry. Read more about our visit to Turkmenistan and impressions of Ashgabat.
