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Meeting the people of Iran

September 8, 2012November 10, 2017inIran, Silk Route 2012

Traveling over the ancient Silk Route by bicycle shows you this wonderful world we live in, full of beauty, charm and adventures. Iran is definitely part of this wonderful world! Full of history and friendly people! The Silk Route took … Continue ReadingMeeting the people of Iran

First impressions of Iran

August 20, 2012August 27, 2012inIran, Silk Route 2012

Cycling through Iran is something I’m really excited about. With the Caspian Sea in the north and the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman in the south, Iran has been important for the Silk Road and trade between east … Continue ReadingFirst impressions of Iran

From Mary to a canal camp

August 19, 2012August 27, 2012inSilk Route 2012, Turkmenistan

After a week we left Uzbekistan and entered Turkmenistan. Two days of cycling through the hot country side of Turkmenistan brought us in a nice small town called Mary for a well-deserved rest day. It has some really impressive buildings, … Continue ReadingFrom Mary to a canal camp