Tashkent: a good intro to Uzbekistan

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January 25th 2014

Published: January 25th 2014

I cycled from the Kazakh border to downtown Tashkent. I had to stop at a few checkpoints and policemen asked to see my passport several times, more out of curiosity than anything else. I ended up sliding a copy of my passport on top of the bag attached to my handlebar so that every time a cop or a guard asked for my ID, I would simply point at the copy. Most of the time they would say “ohhh Fren... Read Full Entry

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Jeremy Chiron

Jeremyaroundtheworld

I am a 36-year old language teacher, currently working in Beijing. I was born in France but China has been my home for many years. I taught French and English in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, for 6 years. I never thought I would stay in China for such a long time but it’s been an amazing experience! Professionally speaking, teaching Chinese students is extremely rewarding. They are so hard-working and eager to learn new things. And then China… there aren’t enough words to describe this intricate (hence fascinating) country. “China is not to be liked or disliked: i... full info

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25th January 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Uzbekistan
This is beautiful!

26th January 2014

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

Wait until you see Samarkand!!
Uzbek architecture is spectacular. Probably the highlight of my trip there

25th January 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hilarious
What to do with all that money?

26th January 2014

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

Haha!
What to do with all this money?... Hide it!!!

25th January 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Tashkent
Glad you had warm and wonderful food and comfort. You seem to enjoy the countrysides more than the cities but you were spoiled here so maybe you will change your mind. What great experiences. The photos tell the story of the new and old architecture, the markets, the people and the life. Really enjoyed it.

26th January 2014

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

Thanks!
Tashkent was a great surprise and I enjoyed it a lot. People were nice, food was tasty, and there were so many nice places to visit, art galleries, old streets, mosques, big parks. I truly enjoyed it. Have you ever been to Uzbekistan?

26th January 2014

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

27th January 2014