Sher Dor Medressa (1636) is decorated with what looks like tigers, but the name of the medressa indicates lions. Maybe the architect had a bit of feline confusion. Taken at the Registan in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. For more reading on Uzbekistan: www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/a-real-peek-at-uzbekista... www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
Fake flowers, stuffed animals and plastic cars are all props for a great photo shoot in Shakhrisabz. For more reading on Uzbekistan: www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/a-real-peek-at-uzbekista... www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
Shakhrisabz seems to be the place for weddings. There were no less than three going on during our mid-week visit. Apparently, Timur's statue is the place for wedding photos. The crowd eventually turned from taking photos of the bride and groom to taking photos of our group (2 Americans, 1 Norwegian and 1 Brit). For more reading on Uzbekistan: www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/a-real-peek-at-uzbekista... www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
