Narish accepted Tara's scarf

Tara Cloud's traveling spirit travels on in Tajikistan

Horse Festival at the Highest Level and Leaving the “Cloud” in Murghab

August 13th 2017
Months ago, we had read about a horse festival held the second week of August each year in Murghab. We were not certain if we would be in town on the right dates but as it turned out our timing was perfect and we were very fortunate to attend this local festival. As we entered the outskirts of this town, we turned to the right, went up a rather steep incline and there it was…..a gathering of loc ... read more

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The Tajik people came under Russian rule in the 1860s and 1870s, but Russia's hold on Central Asia weakened following the Revolution of 1917. Bolshevik control of the area was fiercely contested and not fully reestablished until 1925. Tajikistan beca... ... read more

23rd September 2017

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Tara
I truly believe Tara's spirit lives on and hope that somehow she was able to look down on you guys and enjoy the Tajikistan trip. You guys were very fortunate to attend such a cool "locals" festival.

24th September 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Tara
Yes, I do think Tara is smiling. Alan, you can visit this festival and is well worth the effort. I think it is the 2nd weekend in August each year. Happy travels and think you for continuing to following. We appreciate your kind words.

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