An early start to catch the train to Margilan.
The train service is pretty good, on time. We didn't stop every little station.
This is Orzu.
From the tower blocks of Tashkent to the poorer suburbs.
There is huge infrastucture going on. Mines, dams, roads, pipelines.
Roads are good and we went through an incredibly long tunnel under the Tyan Shin mountains.
Poplar trees everywhere. Fruit trees, vines and grain and vegetables.
One dollar a hat.
Only 3 in 5 hours.
Into the valley.
First was to a huge bazaar selling every kind of clothing, fabric, mainly synthetic imported. Also knock off shoes, hats and bags, Louis Vuiton for $10.
So had an ice cream.
My knees not good.