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- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 1:17 PM
- ☀️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 2,408 ft
UzbekistanAkmechet’39°38’36” N 67°0’0” E
Samarkand Bus Station
October 20, 2019 in Uzbekistan ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
The journey begins here in a minibus to Tajikstan border. About an hour long ride for about a $1.
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- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 2:43 PM
- ☀️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 2,953 ft
TajikistanDurman39°31’6” N 67°24’6” E
Uzbekistan and Tajikstan Border
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
A very easy and friendly border crossing. Both Uzbekistan and Tajikstan officials were very accommodating. Tajikstan officials even called me to the front of the line.
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- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 3:12 PM
- ☀️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 3,241 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’36” N 67°35’30” E
The Taxi Ride
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
A $4 (Tourist Price) fare from the border into town. A slow 40kph most of the way because of local speed traps along the highway.
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- Day 1
- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 3:35 PM
- ☀️ 66 °F
- Altitude: 3,248 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’48” N 67°36’36” E
Park Rudaki
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Local amusement park and bazaar next door.
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- Day 1
- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 3:38 PM
- ⛅ 66 °F
- Altitude: 3,248 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’48” N 67°36’36” E
Waiting For...
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Bus No.5... About a 15-25 cents fare.
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- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 4:38 PM
- ⛅ 66 °F
- Altitude: 3,297 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’24” N 67°37’0” E
Tukhsankorez Channel
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Part of the city's unique water system that in some area has water flowing on both sides of the street via open canals.
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- Day 1
- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 4:44 PM
- ⛅ 64 °F
- Altitude: 3,386 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’12” N 67°37’0” E
Afternoon Hike...
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
In search of Ancient Panjikent.
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- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 4:56 PM
- ⛅ 64 °F
- Altitude: 3,383 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’18” N 67°37’0” E
City View
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
This area and most of Tajikstan is known for it's rugged mountains popular for hiking and climbing.
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- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 5:14 PM
- ⛅ 64 °F
- Altitude: 3,297 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’24” N 67°37’0” E
The Streets of Panjikent
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
The beginning of fall colors on streets lined with canals of running water.
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- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 5:16 PM
- ⛅ 64 °F
- Altitude: 3,297 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’24” N 67°37’6” E
A Local Hero
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
But who? Unfortunately, I don't read or speak Tajikstan.
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- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 5:17 PM
- ⛅ 64 °F
- Altitude: 3,278 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’30” N 67°37’6” E
Street Soccer
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Who says you need to have a field to have fun?
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- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 5:31 PM
- ⛅ 64 °F
- Altitude: 3,228 ft
- TajikistanPanjakent39°29’54” N 67°37’0” E
Mosque Olim Dodkho
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
A Panjikent landmark.
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- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 5:35 PM
- ⛅ 64 °F
- Altitude: 3,228 ft
- TajikistanPanjakent39°29’54” N 67°37’0” E
Town Market
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Shop here for all the local goods you need but shop early it closes at 6pm.
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- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 5:50 PM
- ⛅ 63 °F
- Altitude: 3,228 ft
- TajikistanPanjakent39°29’54” N 67°37’0” E
Main Street Sunset
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
The sun says an amazing goodbye to Panjikent.
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- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 5:50 PM
- ⛅ 63 °F
- Altitude: 3,228 ft
- TajikistanPanjakent39°29’54” N 67°37’0” E
Mosque Olim Dodho Sunset
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Such a beautiful combination.
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- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 5:53 PM
- ⛅ 63 °F
- Altitude: 3,228 ft
- TajikistanPanjakent39°29’54” N 67°37’0” E
Panjikent Delights
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Why have just one?
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- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 5:55 PM
- ⛅ 63 °F
- Altitude: 3,255 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’54” N 67°36’54” E
I Want A Hat...
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Like this guy. 🙄
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- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 6:06 PM
- ⛅ 63 °F
- Altitude: 3,248 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’48” N 67°36’36” E
Ok Everybody...
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Let's take a swing 😁
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- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 6:24 PM
- ⛅ 61 °F
- Altitude: 3,248 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’48” N 67°36’36” E
Golden Chicken
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Not only is it Golden.. it's Brooklyn Golden Chicken. Fanta Orange and wings served with a tartar type sauce, $2.. 😊
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- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 11:05 PM
- ☁️ 50 °F
- Altitude: 3,271 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’48” N 67°36’30” E
One Million Dollars...
October 20, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
I'm Rick James... B!... At least in Uzbekistan 😊
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- Day 2
- Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:17 AM
- ⛅ 46 °F
- Altitude: 3,310 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’24” N 67°36’42” E
Morning Stroll
October 21, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
A bit cold but worth it to see the city coming to life. From ladies sweeping the streets to listening to running waters while enjoying more Tajikstan fall colors.
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- Day 2
- Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:24 AM
- ☀️ 46 °F
- Altitude: 3,340 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’18” N 67°36’54” E
Fall Colors
October 21, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
Along Turhsankorez channel.
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- Day 2
- Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:35 AM
- ☀️ 46 °F
- Altitude: 3,419 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’6” N 67°37’6” E
Kids Walking To School
October 21, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
Dressed as if they were going to a business meeting more than to school. Girls in proper dresses while boys wore blue shirts with white shirts, ties and shiny black shoes.
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- Day 2
- Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:40 AM
- ☀️ 48 °F
- Altitude: 3,465 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’6” N 67°37’18” E
Ancient Panjikent
October 21, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
Faded diagrams that show the layout of the city that was once here. This location is opposite the Archaeology Museum which does not open until 8am
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- Day 2
- Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:46 AM
- ☀️ 48 °F
- Altitude: 3,468 ft
- TajikistanPendzhikent39°29’12” N 67°37’12” E
Excavated Ruins
October 21, 2019 in Tajikistan ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
They're not well kept and/or maintained but still cool to walk around especially during the early morning hours.