Saw one 8 year old with the profile of the Turkmen President on the face of his watch. Three girls got on in long green gowns carrying instruments cloaked in cloth covers. Walked around the Parliament and Presidential Palace. The Parliament had the giant screen TV running. Didn t see any people watching it or around the Parliament building.
Building sits up a base of marble steps.
Haven t seen any signs of people coming or going. Only people I saw were four men taking group pictures with the Presidential Palace as a backdrop. Walked inside where there was still some light construction going on, looked like it would soon be ready for occupancy. Tried to stay in the shade on my walk to The Florida. The best thing the Soviets did for Ashgabat was to plant trees.