We've been in Turkmenistan less than 24 hours when Glen smashes his head on the diving board at the Hotel Nissa. He was doing back flips - for Geri , who is quickly establishing herself as Stan Trek's most wanted. She's 22, sexy, worthy of back flips, frankly. Glen gets a neat three stitches in the back of his head. In Turkmenistan, everything is either very old, or very new.
Women wear bright purple and gold gowns, men wear flowing white tunics and trousers.
Booths sell grapes, adidas sweatsuits, jewelry, tires, and puma cross trainers. It's like Safeway and Target and Track Auto all combined. I can't understand a word anyone is saying. The most beautiful Oriental rugs are draped everywhere, piled messily on top of each other in the dust. The colors are overwhelming.