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jamesboneill

Founder, Denver Chapter. Proponent of learning at least "hello" and "thank you" in all languages.

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Places visited in Ulugnor District, Uzbekistan

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Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Kalyan Minaret

This "tower of death" has acted as an observatory, a religious hub, and an executioner's lair.

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Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Tomb of Daniel at Samarkand

An 18-meter-long sarcophagus of a constantly growing dead prophet.

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Kokand, Uzbekistan

Khan's Palace

Final palace complex of the last of 29 Kokand rulers.

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Ulugnor District, Uzbekistan

Fergana Valley

One of the most ethnically diverse spots on the planet.

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Astana, Kazakhstan

Bayterek Tower

A modern tower, symbolizing the legend of a golden egg on top of the tree of life.

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At-Bashi District, Kyrgyzstan

Tash Rabat

Extremely isolated Silk Road caravanserai in the middle of nowhere.

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Burana Tower

Lonely minaret stump of a destroyed city.

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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

National Museum of Kyrgyzstan

Time capsule of a museum, in which the Soviet Union remains alive and kicking.

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Almaty, Kazakhstan

Beatles Statue of Almaty

Beatlemania is still going strong... at least in Kazakhstan.

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Chiang Rai, Thailand

Wat Rong Khun

A white Buddhist temple with a golden restroom.

Princetown, Australia

The Twelve Apostles

Nine limestone rock stacks on Australia's "Shipwreck Coast."

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Sossusvlei, Namibia

Dead Vlei

This "dead marsh" sits among the largest sand dunes in the world, a forest frozen in time.

Victoria Falls, Zambia

Devil's Swimming Pool

The world's highest and most dangerous infinity pool lies at the precipice of Victoria Falls.

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