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Khiva, Uzbekistan 2012 We waited until the walls protecting this ancient silk road city glowed under the rays of the setting sun. If you are interested in seeing Khiva, Bokhara or Samarkand, all magical silk road cities, contact Penelope at www.uzbekjourneys.com
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Uzbekistan: Aral Sea 2012 The Aral sea was once one of the earth’s largest lakes with an area of 23,000 square miles. The Soviets dammed the rivers which fed the lake causing it to shrink to about 10% of its … Continue reading
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Samarkand, Uzbekistan 2012 Sometimes a “straight-on” shot is the best. My friend, Torie, knows this. She often goes for the “straight-on” and it works. It can be dynamic. It gives a true sense of place if that is what you are … Continue reading
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Sharisabz, Uzbekistan 2012 A happy, healthy Uzbek man sells those fat yellow carrots that are one of the main ingredients of plov, the national dish of Uzbekistan, at Sharisabz market. He is the picture of health, evident in his smiling face and … Continue reading
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Bokhara, Uzbekistan 2012 The domes and madrassas of Bokhara are bathed in the sun’s gold light. I was happy to see the touch of blue in the shadow on the large dome and I intensified it in Photoshop. I substituted a … Continue reading
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Uzbekistan 2012 An Uzbek woman holds a suzani, a hand-embroidered wall hanging, that she hopes will entice a buyer. Silk chapans, a quilted coat, lined with antique Russian cotton prints could be found. Some were in tatters having been worn for generations but … Continue reading
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Fergana Valley, Uzbekistan 2012 An elderly man, who appeared woozy, sat on a cement wall. His family, mostly women, hovered over him with worried expressions. One of the women, reached into her carryall, retrieved a large thermos and poured out a … Continue reading
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Tashkent, Uzbekistan 2012 The bill for a pizza, a plate of pasta and a slice of chocolate cake, shared, and two coffees came to more than ten thousand som. One U.S. dollar equaled thousands of som then…now the dollar equals 2500 som. … Continue reading
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Urgut Market…near Samarkand 2012 A woman casts an expert eye on suzani embroidery in Urgut Market. The suzanis which could be described as embroidered coverlets are often given as wedding gifts. We were told that hanging them on the wall is not an Uzbek practice. … Continue reading
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Bokhara, Uzbekistan 2012 Shadows on the ancient city of Bokhara represent mystery and intrigue. Contact Penelope at www.uzbekjourneys.com for travel and tours to Central Asia.
