21st stage "Nukus, Uzbekistan"

The drive to Nukus was quite pleasant. The road was in good condition and the distance was manageable. I arrived around midday and had time to get a SIM card and explore the neighborhood a bit. To my delight, the Savitsky Museum is just around the corner and there is also a good Turkish restaurant. I treated myself to a cappuccino and an ice cream here in the afternoon. Both were very tasty. The prices for food and drinks are, similar to Kazakhstan, incredibly low. I then visited this restaurant again for dinner, which was no mistake. There is one small downside, however. I have not been able to watch a game of the European Championship in Uzbekistan so far. Apparently the games are not broadcast here.😏

What particularly struck me on the journey to Nukus was the change in the landscape. It has become noticeably greener. This could be due to the fact that water no longer reaches the Aral Sea due to the high levels of extraction, which has led to the well-known consequences.

Tomorrow we'll be visiting the museum and running some errands.

06/26/2024: As planned, I visited the Savitsky Museum today after a hearty breakfast. As in other museums, there were exhibits that I particularly liked and others that I liked less. The size of the exhibition was such that it could be easily viewed in 2 hours. Before heading back to the hotel, I went to the Turkish restaurant for a cappuccino. The temperature had now reached almost 40 degrees. I spent the afternoon reading again. In the evening, I visited the Turkish restaurant again and then watched the European Championships. To my surprise, the Ukraine vs. Belgium match was shown.

Tomorrow I'll continue to Urgench. From there I'll take a day trip to Khiva.