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Uzbekistan - The heartland of the ancient Silk Route - Drinking tea at Lyabi Hauz square, Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Silk from China and spices and precious stones from India were traded through Central Asia, on a regular basis, from about 200 B.C. Names such as Samarkand, Bukhara conjure up images of fairy tales that start with 'Once upon a time...'

       
    
    
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Drinking tea at Lyabi Hauz square, Bukhara, Uzbekistan

These two serious looking gentlemen were sitting one night in the Lyabi Hauz square having tea and watching life go by. Though they look unsmiling, they were, in fact, very friendly.

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  • Anmali Premium user Sweden (Private Message) 12/28/06 7:27 PM  

    Very serious old gentleman--maybee waiting for their teacups.........................

  • Andyedwards Premium user United Kingdom (Private Message) 09/30/06 6:52 AM  

    I see a teapot...I see no cups!?

  • Chrisrod100 (Private Message) 09/29/06 5:18 PM  

    It seems tea drinking is taken very seriously.