In Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan itvis dtrange to think but we are only about 300 kilometres from Kabul. This is a landlocked country surrounded by 5 stans. We have seen many grand public buildings, visited several mosques and seen the oldest remaining Koran. Some of the mosques are are built of wood with highly ornate carvings and massive wooden supporting beams.
The currency is about 5000 to the US$.
We had an inexpensive meal of shashlik beer, wine and bread. See what it cost.
We had expected a more overtly muslim society but it is not. We do not hear the call to prayer, headdresses are not prevalent and alcohol is freely available.
We visited a circus and had great fun with the clowns,acrobats (a family affair with a skillful 6 year old) and an act with two tigers and a lion.
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