Tajikistan

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Life along the road.

Interesting note that our driver carries his prayer rug with him on the arm rest between the two front seats of the car.

En route we arrive at the historical site of Istravshan, one of the oldest cities in Tajikistan just about noon..

The town is over 2,500 years old and is part of the famous Silk Road.

Many people have come for the central market to do their shopping.

This small town has one of the best preserved old towns in Tajikistan.

Today the city is the most important wholesale trade center in this part of Tajikistan.

This is everyday life for this city.

Selling melons from the back of a truck.

One of the entrances to the central bazaar market.

You can find all types of items within this bazaar.  A truck load of onions to the left of the photo in the back of a truck.

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Loading up the purchases to take home

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Students going home for lunch. All students male students must wear a white shirt and tie to school.

Very typical dress style for the ladies today.

There is no tourism in this part of Tajikistan. People are curios as to who we are. Friendly.

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