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This herbal tea vendor plays the role of a doctor in his white lab coat at the Russian Market (Gulustan) in Ashgabat. Read more about Turkmenistan.
A curious find in the covered market in Mary, Turkmenistan reminds us of a new use for the weakened U.S. Dollar.
Kathalguri Tea Estate closed in July 2002, but 80% of its workers and their families (around 8,500 people) still live there trying to eek out a living doing manual work, when available, in the area or across the border in Bhutan. The hospital closed years ago, but doctors visit a couple times a week and volunteers help to distribute medicine. The school only has 2-3 teachers for over 500 students. Life is anything but easy here. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Taken in Kashgar, China.
Ashgabat's Russian Market (Gulustan)
Herbal teas to soothe all ailments are on sale at Ashgabat's Russian Market (Gulustan). Read more about Turkmenistan.
Tour around the high mountains of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan and this (and potatoes) is what you'll live on. The elevation makes it difficult to grow vegetables.© www.uncorneredmarket.com
A potpourri of teas at the Vienna Naschmarkt. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
