Friday, October 26, 2012

Pe Drumul Matasii in Uzbekistan 13. Cazare in Khiva / On the Silk Road in Uzbekistan 13. AccommodationIn Khiva

We had an one hour 15 minutes flight from Tashkent to Urgench, and then, by mini van, still 30 km to Khiva. We arrived there in the evening. The Malika Khiva Hotel is right near the Ota Darwoza Gate (Western Gate) to the Old City. Like in the other hotels, the presence of traditional Uzbek style was evident.

Pentru a ajunge la Khiva, am zburat de la Tashkent la Urgench o ora si cincisprezece minute, cu un avion al companiei "Uzbekistan", iar de acolo am mai mers cca. 30 km cu microbuzul. Cand ne-am ridicat in aer, soarele apunea asa ca aproape tot drumul am vazut doar o dira de lumina care despartea cerul de pamant.
 aeroportul din Tashkent
 in sala de asteptare
Hotelul Malika-Khiva, la care am ramas doua nopti, se afla in imediata vecinatate a fortaretei Ichan Kala. la poarta sa de vest, Ota Darwoza. Predomina influenta stilului uzbek, de la poarta sculptata la decoratia camerei. Hotelul are punct de schimb valutar si cateva pravalioare.
 Hotelul Malike-Khiva
 sala de mese
 boncuk - purtatorul de noroc, intalnit si in Turcia sau Grecia
Ota Darwoza, Poarta de Vest, principala poarta de intrare in orasul vechi


10 comments:

Joop Zand said...

Thanks for showing us these nice pictures....always pleasant to see your work.

Greetings, Joop

Traveling Hawk said...

Thanks, Joop! Please have a nice weekend!

Randy said...

I like the shot of the door and handle. Great detail in the carving.

Traveling Hawk said...

Yes, they are good in wood carving, Randy. Thanks!

Doug Hickok said...

I always enjoy what you see on your adventures, images seen with intelligence, joy and natural curiosity :^)

Traveling Hawk said...

I'm overwhelmed, Doug. Thanks!

VP said...

I have never seen an airport with so few passengers around! The building and the interior are quite nice.

Traveling Hawk said...

You are right, VP! I guess it depends on the number of flights at a certain hour.It was already late afternoon and it seems there were only two flight then. Also only the passengers access is permitted on the airport.

Helma said...

always gets it so beautiful that you love those pretty varied photos show. Of everything and never get bored. Very nice colorful and cheerful is this post again. You keep your readers as well buoys :-)

Traveling Hawk said...

I'm glad to hear this, Helma:) Thank you!