Bukara First Look
It’s great that the Hotel Mukhlisabegim, despite its modest rooms, is located just steps from the Lyabi Hauz square. This pretty square centers around a small pond. Bukhara is indeed an oasis city which made it a vital stop on the Silk Road. So I decided to just wander around for a bit this morning. Since I have time there’s no need to rush around checking sites off a list. I strolled just about a hundred meters west and came to a peaceful spot centered around the Gaukushan Medressa. It’s right along one of the canals that was used to drain what had been the swamps of old Bukhara. It was nearly empty as it’s not one of the more famous spots but it’s still quite attractive. Soon I found myself in the ancient covered bazaars of Taki Sarrafon, Taki Telpak and Taki Zargaron. The crafts on display in Bukhara are amazing. They do not display a lot of junk from China and India as they are quick to point out and they are also happy to be honest about whether something is machine made or handmade. Anyway it’s obviously authentic because there are a lot of variations in the … Continue reading →