Uzbekistan - Tashkent & Khiva

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When we would tell people we were going to Uzbeckstan, it was usually abit of a confused look and then the quetions "why?" I did not really have an answer for the, but now I do. What a beautiful country, holding on to their cultural traditions, surprisingly delicious food and friendly people!



We are only 3rd day here, spending a full day touring the capital, Tashkent. Tashkent has an old section with the historical buildings, but the rest of Tashkent appears quite modern with broad tree lined streets. An early morning flight to Khiva, described as an open air museum. Although it has been invaded multiple times in the last 2500 years, they have continued to rebuild and maintain their unique culture.



This blog is mostly picures, but wanted to get this posted. We take the train to Bukhara tonight.


1st pic should say 1885!

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