Monday 17 May 2010

Around the Village

2009 08 01 – Day 36 - Samarkand


One of Ruslan's uncles... I think Ruslan had hoped we'd go for a ride on his uncle's horses, but having seen their fairly wild eyes, I was glad the uncle said it was best if we didn't.


Everyone round here seems to have an apple orchard of at least a few trees and Ruslan's relatives are no exception. Grapes are also plentiful.
The greenery of Uzbekistan is, as Ruslan would say, 'Supers!'


Donkeys are still a common and valuable means of transport


Donkey cart bus. Gas pipes bridge the junction – a regular sight in this part of the world.


Dirt and straw bricks dry in the sun... though I didn't see any buildings using such materials under construction, most things going up were basic concrete blocks with steel wire strengtheners.

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