Preparing a Feast

Women charbroil the head and feet of a goat as preparation for a traditional meal...head and legs soup...The oven is also used for baking bread. Dough is stuck to the side which is heated by steam from hot coals. Read more about our visit to Turkmenistan.  

Sisters

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.  

Hold Him Tight

This girl shows us her family's goat in the desert village of Jerbent. Read more about our visit to Turkmenistan.  

Faces on Fire

The women of Jerbent charbroil the head and legs of a goat in preparation of a a traditional nomadic soup-like dish. ..After the broil, the black skin will be scraped off and the meat will be cooked for almost 8 hours. Read more about our visit to Turkmenistan.  

Welcoming Committee: Jerbent

Our welcoming committee in the desert oasis town of Jerbent, Turkmenistan.  

A Secret?

Jerbent, Turkmenistan.  

Protective Sisters

These two girls took good care of their baby brother. ..His necklace also provides extra protection...from snakes and other dangers. Read more about our visit to Turkmenistan.  

Tradition and Modernity

The oasis town of Jerbent sports the modern sedentary (cement houses) and the traditional nomadic (yurts). Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Desert Truck Stop

The oasis town of Jerbent served as a truck stop of sorts. ..It's also a jerry can (gasoline can) exchange - those going into the desert pick them up, those returning from the desert drop them off. Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Jerbent Bus Stop

Another dry moment at the desert stop of Jerbent, Turkmenistan.  

Makeshift Headwear

This man was one of the few people who spoke Russian (because of his service in the Soviet Army) in the village of Jerbent. Read more about Turkmenistan.  

V-O-D-A: Spells Relief in the Desert

A water truck in the middle of the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan. Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Funky Goat

This goat in the desert village of Jerbent just didn't look quite right. Maybe too much sun?  

Camel Milk

Camels are used for their milk (chal) in the village of Jerbent.  

The Face of Jerbent

Elders of Jerbent

The elders of Jerbent, Turkmenistan take an evening stroll.  

Desert Living

Another look at life in Jerbent, Turkmenistan  

Baby Face

This woman shows off her niece in Jerbent, Turkmenistan. Read more about our visit to Turkmenistan.