Holy Smokes…

I’ve been very fortunate to live and work in Turkmenistan (twice!) for extended periods of time. I feel right at home there–and I’m very grateful for all of the experiences I’ve enjoyed while traveling through the country’s spectacular Silk Road cities. Turkmenistan, for reasons too numerous to name, is truly one of a kind. Today, Turkmenistan found another way to stand out–when World Health Organisation chief Margaret Chan declared it the most non-smoking country in the world. I’m looking forward to returning to Ashgabat someday soon to further my research and re-connect with my Turkmen friends–who, of course, don’t smoke…