Duoba to Voru

We left our camp on the banks of the Archamaidon River at 8am to make our way to a very famous town in Tajikistan, Voru. Voru, which is totally off the beaten track, is way up the hillside off the main road. It is in the Guinness Book of World Records for being a village which is full of buildings which are over 2000 years old. There are currently 131 buildings, including a mosque, a school, (160 students), a hospital, a blacksmith shop and many family homes. The village is shaped liked the country of Tajikistan as well and is run by a leader, who luckily enough was the person who gave us a tour. Quite a privilege for us as they only allow up to 3 tours a week during the summer season. He was so proud and made us climb up a steep hill to get the best view of the entire village. We visited the blacksmith and he gave us a demonstration and we also visited the school. The students were extremely shy. We also were given tea and cookies at a private home. It was such a treat to see up close how people here live and study and work. Most of the villagers are involved in farming and agriculture. Every one had a big smile, was well dressed, happy and healthy. Many were away working in the hills with their livestock or picking fruit and vegetables. From there we made our way to our guesthouse in Zimtut where we enjoyed lunch, a shower and a flushing toilet. There was even a beautiful shelter to relax in that hung over the raging river.Read more