Eureka!

On my second attempt I finally find the actual excavation site of the city which stood on a hill, Ancient Panjikent.
A View Of The New

Looking down from the old city with some of Tajikstan's majestic mountains towering in the background.
School's About To Start

And this kid is looking sharp.
Park Khudzhandi

Looks like an all but abandoned amusement park. However, there was a groundskeeper so maybe it opens up during summer but I doubt it.
Lake Komsomol

All dried up. A train wreck!
Noisy Residents...

But I am almost sure they are not from Canada.. Eh!
A Tajikstan Breakfast

A grilled fished dressed in a tasty oil with onions, parsley, fresh bread along with a pot of tea.. $2.50 😋
Tajikistan.. "The View"

Ladies chatting it up while waiting for local bus.