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
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Uzbekistan
Khiva, Uzbekistan Our first stop in Uzbekistan was Khiva. Khiva is an ancient city (UNESCO WH), located in an oasis in the desert. Benefiting from the life-blood of the Amu Darya river system, these waters have sustained Khiva as a major trading hub on the Silk Road for over 2000 years. With our arrival delayed, … Continue reading Uzbekistan

