OAT: The Stans of Central Asia: Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan
September 14 to October 14, 2018
This was an excellent tour to a very interesting, somewhat out-of-the-way part of the world. The landscape of the steppes and mountains and deserts provided constant contrast. The history of the region and of the Silk Road is fascinating and the tile work in and on the buildings is magnificent.
Itinerary: The Stans of Central Asia
Because of the very lengthy flight from Denver to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, we opted to spend two nights in Frankfurt on the way. We have flown through the Frankfurt airport many times but have never seen the city, so we decided to remedy that. We were able to get a hotel room half a block from the train station so we took the train from and to the airport and spent two days wandering around the old town.
Modern Frankfurt
New building
Romer Square
Goldene Waage - House of the Golden Scales
Customs Tower
Saint Bartholomeus' Cathedral (left)
Saint Bartholomeus' Cathedral
There are nice walks along the river with lots to see.
Iron Bridge over The Main
The Main
Love Locks on the Iron Bridge
Holbeinsteg Pedestrian Bridge
Both days we were there there were festivals in the Paulsplatz so we spent time people watching and listening to a variety of music.
Cheese
Cooking Salmon
Sun Dial
Organ Grinder
It is a great deal of fun to look around at the old fashioned signs and take pictures. Below are also two modern versions of signs.
The new style
The new style
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