Mostly pictures for this one. The first day Derek and I stayed pretty close to the hotel, just exploring the Registan and surrounding area.
Heather joined us in the evening, and we’ll be rolling together the next few days.
Registan
We returned to the square after dinner to watch the light show. Samarkand has worked hard to increase tourism; Heather was astounded at the changes in six years. So many tour busses and crowds of people for the light show.
Next evening the Registan was lovely at twilight on our way to dinner.
Bibi-Khanym Mosque
We returned to this area for dinner and ate at a restaurant Heather remembered overlooked an illuminaated Bibi-Khanym.
Shah-i-Zinda necropolis
Observatory of Ulugbek
Amir Temur Mausoleum
Random things along the way
Food etc
Today we jump in Heather’s car and head across the border to Tajikistan. Tonight will be at a homestay in the Seven Lakes…
Quillpig 
Thank you, thank you Catriona and Derek for sharing your ‘honeymoonversary’ through photos and commentary. I love to travel vicariously. And, oh my gosh, the food looked delicious. I am drooling still.
Made me think of various movies I’ve seen throughout my lifetime depicting this rugged area ….. and/or areas of similitude. Such beauty and artistry. Humans create …. what can one say.
Thanks again! Candy
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