Monday, 22 July 2013

BISHKEK & THE EAGLE HAS LANDED

We move now to Kyrgyestan, land of famed beauty, yaks, horses, soviet remnants, the fantastic Bishkek Bizzar and of course, eagle hunting. First a visit to the capital, Vishkek, where we experience the open and warm hospitality of the locals, and our guide, Anton, and a farewell from Lenin. The beauty of the high country is still to come in the next instalment ... going your way as soon as the internet speeds up ... for now Vishkek and the eagle and friends ...

Hi from the locals

The boys doing their stuff

Threes company

Goodbye Lenin

This is serious horse country

One for the road

The eagle has landed

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Sandy and friend

Reg and friend

The Wahoo Review promotion shot

What did you say? 

Anyone seen that eagle? 

Micheal and friends

I think we can build a good relationship

Captive Audience


The girl from Wahroonga


Saturday, 13 July 2013

SAMARKAND - CITY OF LEGEND

The journey through Uzbekistan now goes to Samarkand, at one stage the major trade city for so much of the Silk Road. From poignant shots of fellow travellers, to mosques and minarets, this city impressed with its beauty, and of course, more Ladies with Umbrellas!


Magnificence of the in Marble

A Selection of Music


Study in Blue

Bride with Umbrella

Waiting for Mum!

Mountains of Spice

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Plenty of Eggs

Afternoon in the Markets

3rd Century Buddha


Ball in Motion

Finally found Pizza

Spiritual Training

Hat and Design

and the doors opened!

Old Tomb


Two ladies with Umbrella

Mother and Child

Lady with Umbrella



Neil Smiling!

Saturday, 6 July 2013

BUKHARA, UZBEKISTAN

From the Minarets to the Madrassas, Bukhara had all the magic of the Silk Road, combined with the romance of the Middle East. While here the Team Odyssey moved from Carpet Haggling, to visiting he Khans Harem, The Hat Market, The Town Pool, and had a few weddings thrown in just for good measure. Enjoy!

Study in Red, White & Blue

Lady with Umbrella 5

Madrassa in Perspective

Enlightenment

How do you spell Kangaroo?

Religious instruction

Study in focus and fun!

Assorted Hats

Ladies with Umbrella 6

Schools Out for Summer!

Hey there!

You did what!

So lets get this in perspective!

Lady with Umbrella 7
Reflections on the Silk Road
Reflections of a Bride in Bukhara

The boys are back in Bokhara