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Uzbekistan City Tour (summer 2000)
Filed under Uzbekistan TravelDec 25In the summer of 2000 I was resting on the coast of Tashkent, in Bukhara. Those who like to roll about on the sandy beach and splash in the waves of warm sea advise is to go there. If you want to have rest, and not explore the historical and cultural values of the country, must take seriously the choice of hotel, in whose territory you have to spend most of the time. You may say that in catalogs and on videotape that few can understand the real advantages and disadvantages of your future place of residence – this is true. But still try to find something suitable, or ask advice from friends who have had the happiness to travel in Uzbekistan. (I, in turn, can call your hotel, which was not sorry about it: Sol Belvil Hotel.)
So, if the choice had been made, it’s time to meet: This is a personal matter of each person. Let me just say that I was there was not enough just your favorite cell phone, which I prudently left in Tashkent (in order not to lose somewhere on the beach). Do not repeat my mistake, and before the trip not too lazy to go to the service center and learn all about roaming. (From the hotel a call to Tashkent will cost much more expensive!)
Fly to Tashkent approximately 3,5 hours. Visa put directly into the airport quickly and just $ 10. Then you will be transferred to the hotel by bus. Do not be alarmed when they saw the main entrance to it: usually nothing special about it from itself does not constitute, a sea view, swimming pools, water slides, etc. you certainly will not open right at the exit of the bus – all this is behind the hotel.
But then – resettlement numbers. Personally, I do not like bungalows (detached houses of two rooms), which is almost all the hotels – but this is my personal opinion. The fact that not all of them are located close to the sea, the main building and reception. Although, if you are traveling, for example, with friends, you can get a bungalow (two families). In the main building as a calmer. But, if you suddenly want to look at the sea from the window of his apartment, deal with this matter should be back in Tashkent, and not on the spot (because numbers are usually well-distributed in advance).
And there you were settled, pulled down his bags and think what to do on the first night’s stay in the territory of foreign state: Do not immediately try to explore all the attractions of a new place and sort out all orders and rules of the hotel. For example, we arrived, immediately ran to swim – very refreshing and bracing. The sea there is magic, sandy beaches, soft evening sun – a paradise!
In Uzbekistan, many hotels extended animation program. This means that during the day animators (massoviki Swindlers “) will call you to play different games: darts, water polo, beach volleyball, archery, etc., and pretty girls animators (many of whom – Uzbekistan ) to look after your children (if any). In general, you get bored just do not have to! Just remember that if you lie all day by the sea, but nothing that you can not see or hear, because all games (except for beach volleyball) were around or in swimming pools. It does not matter if you did not know how to play darts or shoot a bow (almost all do not) – boldly join the ranks of players and a 3-4 day feel professional.
In the evening you are waiting for submission, contests, and discotheque. Do not be afraid to participate in competitions – you’re on vacation! – So relax to the fullest. Although, from the side view immobilized on tourists can be very funny.
If you do not know any other language except Uzbekistan – do not worry. Accidents Uzbeks after 3 years will know Uzbekistan perfectly, because there is a lot of our (and still say they are not very good, but everyone understands).
When tired of staying in the hotel, you can go on trips (a lot of good suggestions). I would advise a trip to Aqualand: people there, of course, a great number and very steep hill will have to stand in line for about 15 minutes, but it’s worth it, believe me!
In the city itself would not advise going if you do not want to spoil the impression from the rest. Uzbekistan is not rich country and the splendor of “urban species you are unlikely to impress.
In general, if you are tired of the city cares, kind of gray streets and tall buildings, go to Tashkent – not regret it! Season there – from April to October (I was there in August).
Enjoy it!
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