Tajikistan
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In 2016, the only local train in Tajikistan run once a day between Dushanbe and Pakhtaabad a few kilometers west of the capital. Here, the morning train lead by TEM18DM 3070 will soon arrive at its destination. In the background,the Alai mountain ranges raise up to 4000m high.
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse was constructed in Dushanbe, Tajikistan and given to its sister city Boulder, Colorado. The teahouse was deconstructed and shipped in crates to Boulder where it was reassembled. Today, its a unique, privately-owned restaurant that serves over 100 teas and a fusion menu of foods/recipes from many parts of the world.
The façade shown in this picture has tile panels that were sculpted in Tajikistan, and cut into smaller pieces for shipment. The next two pictures show detail from the popular restaurant's interior.
(bouldercolorado.gov): "In 2009, Boulder began construction on the Cyber Café and Friendship Center in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. It's dedicated to the people of Dushanbe on behalf of the people of Boulder."
ARKIV 040503 - Antique shop displaying a large portrait of Lenin.
Dushanbe, TADZJIKISTAN - TAJIKISTAN
Foto: Christopher Herwig - Kod 9266
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We came to see this bridge walking in Dushanbe.
There is a river flowing through that iron construction, that looks like a bridge. I think it's for irrigation. The excess of water makes an interesting "waterfall".
Thanks for your visit and have a great day!