We're back in Tashkent for one night. We've had an outstanding time so far, visiting the towns/ cities of Khiva, Bokhara, and Samarkand as well as two nights out in the countryside. Internet access has been a bit of a problem - especially finding places that offer the wireless connections that I need to upload the photos. Be patient. I'll post our news whenever I can.
All the recent turmoil in Kyrgyzstan has caused us to change our tour route. We were supposed to travel through the Ferghana Valley (Uzbekistan) and enter Kyrgyzstan at Osh - the sight of all the trouble. The plan now is to head to Ferghana (the city) tomorrow for one night and then return to Tashkent. On the 23rd we fly to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek is far to the northeast of Osh and remains safe for travel. From Bishkek we drive via Naryn into China over the Torugart Pass and onto to Kashgar. After Kashgar we turn around and retrace our path over the pass and pick up the tour as it was originally planned. The Canadian Foreign Affairs Department says it's OK to travel to the areas we are going.
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I am reading Paul Theroux's book, "Ghost Train to the Eastern Star," and he goes through all the areas you are mentioning, also on the train. It's great to have your photos to go along with his text. Happy travels. Wynne
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