The kids in the oasis town of Jerbent were happy to engage with foreigners, even though there was no common language. Charades did just fine. © UncorneredMarket.com
Perhaps the most accurate, living representation of hell we've ever seen, flames lick up, fueled by escaping natural gas at the Darvaza gas crater. ..We spent a remarkably peaceful night camping at the crater's edge. © UncorneredMarket.com
The tomb of the famous 12th-13th century Khorezm teacher and poet is supposed to have special healing powers. The outside of the mausoleum is covered with beautiful tiles, many adorned with original Arabic inscriptions. © UncorneredMarket.com