This has been the most amazing country for experiencing the old stopping points for caravans following the Silk Road trade routes. Difficulties in getting the visas and permissions into the country have discouraged foreign tourism to a large extent so we've been a bit of a novelty, especially off the tourist track...stopped our truck to day by a local tea house - had tea, but really needed the toilet stop. Tea was served - the hosts wouldn't accept payment, and smiled us on our way. People also love to have there pictures taken, especially if I use my tablet..they love to see the immediate results on screen. Smiles, lots of children waving and saying 'hello!'.
An honorary meant to our guides and drivers - Pete and Kirstin. Without their experience and knowledge of the country and how to work with officials at borders, we would never have gotten here - I would never have seen this on my own!
Cities out of the sands of Uzbekistan...
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