08 August 2007

Tashkent


Tashkent TV Tower, one of the rare former Soviet TV towers that's actually open to the public.


As depicted on the artwork inside.


Other art work inside.


Samsa, the typical street food in Uzbekistan.

07 August 2007

Through the Kyzylkum desert to Uchquduk



Truly the middle of nowhere

06 August 2007

Watermelon eating contest









Since I was the only contestant I also declared myself the winner

Khiva










The perfect mosque





05 August 2007

The long road to Khiva



A pontoon bridge across a massive river in the desert.


A refreshing stop for melon along the way.