Unusual, interesting, amazing Uzbekistan never ceases to delight the traveler.
If you have a cherished desire, and you are in Bukhara, be sure to come to the grave of Sheikh Bahauddin Naqshbandi.
A holy place - a three-time visit is equivalent to a Hajj to Mecca.
And this tree behind the fence according to the legend is the staff of the Naqshbandi.
- When Naqshbandi returned from Mecca, he thrust a stave into the ground, and, according to the legend, a tree started to bloom.
- Now to make a wish come true, you have to go around this stave counterclockwise three times.
- Which direction should I go?
- Counterclockwise, you are going the right way.
- The object of daily pilgrimage.
- A huge number of people come here from different parts of Uzbekistan and other countries.
- Here you can touch it.
- And many do so - here is polished surface.
- This tree used to be a little further back that way.
- The tree was here.
- Crowds of people came, went three times and under the log.
- It was recently removed from here.
- Because it is believed that the only place, where you're allowed to walk around is Kaaba in Mecca.
The wish is made, it's time to say goodbye to Bukhara.
We have a very busy program and, unfortunately, won't be able to stay any longer in this wonderful city.
Although I would love to.
Returning to the hotel to pick up bags, I find out how they used to knock on doors in Bukhara.
The women pounded the ring, the men - beater.
On the men's knock the owner came out - maybe it's a threat, you never know.
And on the women's know - the housewife could came out.
Before leaving, in order to keep some more warmth of Bukhara with me, I buy a local flatbread.
- There is a fire station not far away from Lyab-i Hauz in the ancient town.
- Bukhara flatbread is sold nearby.
- Hello!
- Fresh?
- Of corse, they are hot.
I bought a flat cake called "Patyr Katlama", it tastes different than the usual one.
When they make this flat bread, they use a tail fat - you can feel it.
Very hearty meal!
On city suburb I meet an unusual couple on the market.
- Is this a parrot, or is this a canary?
- A parrot, his name is Misha.
- Can he read the cards?
- Misha sit here! Misha, come here!
- You will find happiness and wealth.
Your life is changing for the better - 2 paths.
One path goes through the parts...
And another one goes through your work.
2 paths - 2 wishes.
Well, let's go!
The next destination is Samarkand.
And I decided to make a detour and enjoy the exotic.
I will stay overnight in a Yurt camp, which is located in the desert near the border with Kazakhstan.
On the way, we will look at the rock, which has preserved petroglyphs,
Meet the hordes of Red List-turtles, we will see the ruins of the fortress of Alexander the Great.
It will be very interesting!
If you have a cherished desire, and you are in Bukhara, be sure to come to the grave of Sheikh Bahauddin Naqshbandi.