TAJIKISTAN...My teapot's about to run over

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November 4th 2017

Published: November 3rd 2017

TAJIKISTAN with the Tajik Outlaws...Part 1. I'm really excited..replaced my computer...download my Tajikistan pics...like opening gold wrapped chocolate...hoping the wrapping indicates something special...nothing worse than stale and wretched. Cord...camera...USB...images like cards falling to the floor. Flashing...flipping...smiling...fist forming...yes...yes...yes. Relief rolling down my face... Read Full Entry

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3rd November 2017

Julie Manley
non-member comment

Tea and silk
It looks beautiful.

4th November 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Tea and silk
Glad you checked this out Jools. By the way congratulations on your further exquisite doll conquest of the USA...not surprising when one sees your work. The dress of the second bride in my pics was also awesome. Silk anyone?

4th November 2017

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

Must read :-D
Come home at 1 am after cinema with co workers, plan to hit the bed right away but find a new post from you, no sleep yet. Excellent as always, definitely worth not going to sleep for! Very fun to see the Travel Camel again, haven't seen any updates from him for a long time, good to know he's still in the thick of it. Dancers, camels and dangerously merry people all rolled up into one trip, impossible to not look forward to the next part!

4th November 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Must read :-D
I guess I've given it away that there are some super shots coming Per-Olof. I've gotta say I'm excited also. I'm so busy catching up on my work after a month away I have so little time...but hey..."the harder I work the better the holiday" I say....while considering the amount of travel you do I think your motto is "less work and more play." Watch this space!

4th November 2017

gangopa
tab gangopadhyay

A great story of a less traveled world
Enjoyed thoroughly. Looking forward to the next episode!

4th November 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

A great story of a less traveled world
Thanks Tab. The highs and lows of our roadtrip along the northern border of Afghanistan is about to start. Thanks for following the ride.

4th November 2017

Playagal
Sal Foran Robusky

Oi Oi Oi
So Dave, my favorite parts of this blog was EVERYTHING frigging thing! I love foreign films and I feel I just watched one! Life at home is boring now. Summer is over, put up the Halloween decorations for the kids, took them down (grumble grumble) and came in from the cold, poured a bevvie, and thought to log on to Travel Blog to see what mischief you were up to and there you were. Words that stuck with me are the following: Chatted to her for two hours...like wandering high in the Pamirs...while in my chair on a magic carpet ride...Travel is wonderful...the people we meet. (Well said Dancing Dave...well said. Cheers to you & Denise!) Keep on rockin'!

5th November 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Oi Oi Oi
Always a delight to receive a comment from you Sal. Even though Armenia was after this part of the trip I blogged Armenia first for reasons set out then. But now I can proceed with a bit of savour and relive the Tajikistan ride and the stunning scenery to come. But will I be discrete? Who knows!!!

5th November 2017

Laila the Tuareg
Denise Hooper

Oi Oi Oi
Oi Oi Oi can’t take you anywhere David without a bit of craziness ?

5th November 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Oi Oi Oi
What can I say my love...I reserve my defence!

5th November 2017

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Interesting
It is interesting to read your story from Tadjikistan, one of those countries very few travellers visit. Impressive fortress. /Ake

5th November 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Interesting
Thanks Ake. Impressive fortress indeed. There are a number of impressive castles in Tajikistan also.

5th November 2017

Travelphilosophy
Marco

Tajikistan
Travelling in the ex Soviet Union republics is on my list. I love those places and the ambiance in them.I was about to go to Tajikistan when I was in Xinjiang. Lovely people there.another interesting blog Dave..

5th November 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Tajikistan
How lucky are you that you are "The Traveller", Marcos. Pity you did not quite reach Tajikistan but it will be no surprise when you get here. In the meantime travel vicariously with me and enjoy the ride. The landscapes and people are stunning.

8th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Outlaw's thoughts
Great story....as always. Good to see the pictures of the people you were telling us about before we arrived.....we await the next installment.....The Dangerous One

8th November 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Outlaw's thoughts
Thanks for commenting Dangerous One.Trust the pics of the fortress and the weddings brought back great memories.

9th November 2017

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

It's the people...
that make a trip pleasurable. Shane, David and MJ, and then the coincidental encounters.

9th November 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

It's the people...
With 5 Travelbloggers we were a united force with attitudes of 'unconditional' adventure. But you are right Bob, it's the people that make a trip pleasurable...or not.

10th December 2017

Mumtraveller
Lynne Brown

Fortress
Impressive ..bet you’re glad you went back .

11th December 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Fortress
One of the reasons I appreciate restoration of ancient places Lynne. When done well they return to some extent to their former glory.

10th December 2017

Mumtraveller
Lynne Brown

Symmetry
I like that shot ..it’s perfect Dave.

11th December 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Symmetry
Thanks Lynne. I like the feel of that image too.

10th December 2017

Mumtraveller
Lynne Brown

Fireside read
Dave I have been saving your blogs up to read on a winters day . An interesting start to your trip ....I am agog for part 2.

11th December 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Fireside read
Warms the heart Lynne. Enjoy the ride...we sure did.

22nd February 2018

Jo Trouble
Jo McCarthy

Well, when are you going to...?
A music festival arranged by The Dancing One? Count me in! Could really feel the excitement in reading this one, could believe the fun you had chatting with new friends - and could see Denise shaking her head at your imaginative hearing! :-)

27th February 2018

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Well, when are you going to...?
Even the President smiling at us and the people we meet Jo...how could we not be excited at what lies ahead?

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