In Turpan, famous for it's grapes, we were able to visit a grape grower's home, which was a wonderful stop. About 30% of their grape harvest is made into grapes, and about 60% into white wine. Turpan supplies the entire country with grapes. Turpan is rescued from its desert locale, which surrounds it, by the system of Karez (hand-dug water tunnels).
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| The grape growers garden, with a Karez channel at our feet. |
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| A fine array of raisins, with fresh baked bread (which was delicious). Judy, John T, and Birgit. |
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| The opportunity to buy some raisins (which many of us did). |
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| A grape drying room (in which raisins are made!). |
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| A typical local "pick up truck". We saw variations on this vehicle in very city. |
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