We had another half day in Bukhara, before hitting the road for Samarkand. We spent that day with further sightseeing – starting with a visit of the Juma (Friday) Mosque. From here we continued to the Spring of Job and the mausoleum of Ismail Samani.
Another attraction was waiting for the more brave members of the group – a small amusement park (clearly Soviet style) with a Ferris wheel – of course I had to go for a ride – to get a view from above.
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Today we went for a detailed walking tour through Bukhara. First stop was literally around the corner at the Kalon Mosque with its minaret and the Mir-i-Arab Medressa on the other side of the square. While the Mir-i-Arab medressa is … Continue reading
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We finally made it into Bukhara after a looooooong driving day through the desert. The trip took more time than anticipated – due to bad road conditions and our over-cautious bus drivers (who were very concerned about their new bus … Continue reading