We spent 8 days in Uzbekistan, and we found the people to be lovely. They were welcoming, generous, and unguarded. While it’s not really my photography forte, I found great pleasure in capturing moments in their lives. In one of the Madrassahs Fantastic bow Running kid Lots of gold teeth here Elderly couple on a … Continue reading The People of Uzbekistan
Khiva, Uzbekistan Our first stop in Uzbekistan was Khiva. Khiva is an ancient city (UNESCO WH), located in an oasis in the desert. Benefiting from the life-blood of the Amu Darya river system, these waters have sustained Khiva as a major trading hub on the Silk Road for over 2000 years. With our arrival delayed, … Continue reading Uzbekistan
Istnanbul, Turkey We flew to Turkey on the 25th of August. A relatively swift journey, with a taxi ride to our Airbnb in the Galata region of Istanbul. We were joined by Emma and Mark a few hours later, and after hello’s and much chat, we ate at a local restaurant, overlooking the Galata tower. … Continue reading Turkey & Turkmenistan
