Summary We didn’t really know what to expect when embarking on this 24 day pilgrimage. We were a bit trepidatious about some of the countries, and very ignorant about others. We had general impressions - Islamic culture, post-soviet nations, mountains, grasslands, and authoritarian regimes. I was intrigued by the Darvaza gas crater, and both of … Continue reading The 5 Stans of the Silk Road – Epilogue →