Whirling to Turkistan…

After a lengthy whirl through all 5 Central Asian Republics, I finally arrived in the spiritual heart of Kazakhstan–the Sufi shrine of Ahmed Yasawi. As you can see, this stunning sacred site in Turkistan is a true Timurid treasure. Grateful to have reached the mausoleum of this revered mystic master, I decided to retreat there for several days, and explore the city’s celebrated Sufi history…