Irn Bru - The Cure For Everything!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Apologies for the lack of updates recently after being hidden behind the wacky walls of Turkmenistan who apparently don't believe in the internet so we have uploaded 3 posts to keep you occupied (read from the bottom up).
Friday 11th June (World Cup....woohoo)
Border crossing into the next “Stan” was prolonged due to the unveiling of the trucks drug baron….but after some fraught discussions the convict was released without charge but has promised to attend 2 weeks of rehabilitation and community service. A few more people were knocked down by the heat, with temperatures reaching around 45 degrees its not surprising as us westerners are not designed for this kind of heat….especially the Scottish and Irish contingent but by the magical powers of Irn Bru I’m feeling much better (thanks Mike and Alice).
Visited Moynaq, the location of the Aral Sea, well what’s left of it after the Russians diverted the water from the sea towards cotton fields and now there is hardly anything left apart from a graveyard of old fishing ships, leaving a fishing economy wiped out and thousands unemployed. Stupid Russians!
Kylie, Taylor, Katie
Managed to have a dunk in the river to freshen up after leaving Moynaq, after 3 days with no showers in the desert felt amazing. Felt like a proper hobo!
Currently in our first proper stop on the Silk Road, Khiva which looks almost like a film set as the place has been restored to its former glory. Lots of minarets and mosques, its just nice to wander around and take in the sights, although due to searing heat around lunch time most people hide in their air conditioned rooms. Tonight we have even managed to find a place to watch the opening game of the world cup....should be interesting.
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