Tag: Azerbaijan

Staying Sexi (Destination: Sheki, Azerbaijan)

Wed, Nov 13, 2013 On the drive to Sheki, we stopped on a hill for our most exciting lunch – hot dogs with fried onions and yellow mustard!  No cucumbers! These were some emergency rations that had been taken on the ferry in case it took more than a day to cross (crossings can take …

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Mud Volcanoes Azerbaijan (Gobustan)

If you’re looking for a unique place to visit, the Mud Volcanoes Azerbaijan in Gobustan were my highlight of Azerbaijan. Getting to the Mud Volcanoes Azerbaijan You will need a tour or private care to get the the Mud Volcanoes, which are located southwest of Baku. The Mud Volcanoes of Azerbaijan As we departed Baku, …

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Haiku in Baku (Destination: Baku, Azerbaijan)

Mon, Nov 11, 2013 We arrived in Baku around 5pm (4pm after the time difference) and it took about 2 hours to get off the boat and thru immigration and customs. We were in Azerbaijan! We had a short drive from the port to our hotel in the middle of town. This was culture shock! …

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Turkmenbashi to Baku Ferry – Crossing the Caspian Sea

There is not a Turkmenbashi to Baku Ferry every day. We waited a little over 24 hours until it was time to board. We were on the boat named “Professor Gul” by about 9:30 and after being assigned a cabin, I quickly killed Rich in the “Murder on the Caspian” game. Per the guides, we …

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