Hundreds of kids are involved in the dancing processions for Samarkand's 2950 birthday celebration. When they aren't on the dance floor, they are playing games and taking breaks in the park. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
We watched this man sell his wares - glass tops for oil lamps - with shaky hands. One slipped and shattered, to his (and our) dismay. Taken at Varzob Bazaar in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
This woman, a teacher from Mary, visited Ashgabat for the weekend with her family. She made sure to visit the Walk of Health, although only got to the first resting point. "Too hot." We were told by someone that the locals call it "Walk of Sickness." There are many sick days called in after all the government employees (including teachers) are required to walk it once a year. It's just too hot. Read more about our visit to Turkmenistan and impressions of Ashgabat.
