[S1 - Eps. 70] HISTORICAL UZBEKISTAN

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Finally I'm closing in on the border with Tajikistan. After a final bit of desert, the landscape is turning greener and greener. I reach Samarkand, a place in Uzbekistan with a long, long history and had the chance to wander around there for a bit.

Finding engine oil here was yet another mission... motorbike life in Uzbekistan is not easy!

Follow my journey on:

#royalenfieldhimalayan #itchyboots #motovlogger

[prolific]

Always wears safety gear. Always finds a room for the night. Does not ride at night. Perfect model for safe travel. Mucho Respeto!

[meridionreftaghn]

This channel is such a relief from the 1 million testosterone laden rider-channels featuring ccm, roadrage and cornering... Love how you touch the soul of motorcycling =)

[stuartofblyth]

"The Road to Samarkand" - the stuff of dreams and of legend.

[johngittins]

Incredible to see these places that are at the furthest corners of the earth. Thank you for taking us on your journey 😀

[pompem]

Good morning internet 😁😁. Love how you always say that.

[douglasrobertson]

Hey Norali, don't know if you'll even see comments on a year-old video, but my wife and I travelled in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan 5 years ago - and we stayed in the same guest house in Samarkand as this video. The guy who met you has a twin who runs another one - where my daughter and some friends had stayed a couple of years earlier. She was our guide on this trip!

[samzandi]

Concierge: Do you like the view?
Norally: Oh wow... rooftops, my favorite!

[HARE]

Great episode. Those buildings are spectacular!
That courtyard that you parked the bike in at the hotel was beautiful, as well.
I wish the architecture in my city was that beautiful.
Happy Trails

[kalyanp]

Hello Noraly! Greetings from India. It's wonderful to watch your great videos. You are an incredible person. Your videos are great and full of warmth and human interest, which is why they make you feel addicted. There have been many videos of travelogs through the well developed countries of the west, but none so engagingly portrayed about the great ancient and living civilizations of the Central Asia. It was wonderful to see the smiles of welcome and the warmth and friendliness of these innocent people and their hospitality to strangers. Wonderful people and wonderful cultures. You have aptly captured these aspects of the people in your travels through these countries in short video clips, which speaks volumes for your skills and acumen. It was really a great treat to see ancient cities of Yazd and Smarkhand and the mountains of Tajikistan and kyrgyzstan. Many many thanks for your wonderful travelogs which have hooked me. Keep up the good work. Best wishes, Bon Voyage and Good Luck.

[stanislavkostarnov]

I heard Samarkand called the Capital of the Silk Road

[varunvarma]

You are an inspiration for a lot of riders🙏

[stonew]

So fascinating to see those blue domed and tiled madrasas and mosques. I just finished reading a beautiful coffee table book about mosques around the world, and this one you visited in Samarkand was highlighted in there. Interestingly, something I found out in doing more research, that these buildings were in complete shambles at the beginning of the 20th century. They were basically old ruins, destroyed by multiple earthquakes through the centuries and the Soviet government rebuilt them along with aid from foreign organizations. So what you see now, as spectacular as it is, is all new, not the original buildings that date back to the 14th century or so. So glad to be able to see them "up close and personal" in your video! Truly beautiful!

[bijoykangjam]

I am really a BIG fan of your adventures. Really envy your spirits and your energy. Such indomitable spirits, really...!!! Hats off to you.

[jameslangham]

Walking in the steps of Marco Polo and other great adventure seekers. Way to go Noraly.

[mbayatab]

Hey, Norally, the dumplings which you ate are called "manty".

[lamf]

Hello dear Noraly, even the petrol and oil things, Bassanti are really stronger than ever..

[felicytatomaszewska]

You're so lucky to be among such nice and kindhearted people who welcome you in their homes and lands... learn these traits from them and bring it back those traits with you in your country as well :) enjoy the travel.

[maxrodz]

I know I'm a year late to this Party, but finding your channel was Cathartic for me After the last 4 months of Hell here in the U.S...thank you

[binazpanthaki]

Beautiful monuments. Riding sure takes you places and know different cultures. Makes you feel liberated for being where you want to and be able to take yourself there where you desire. Keep going!! Just feels so good watching your vlogs.

[russsaunders]

Wow! Those buildings were spectacular! Outside and inside! Yes better to wait on oil change the next morning. It would be safer.