White Chevrolet, Doctor-Turned-Guide, and Sukarno’s Story in the Silk Road City
“Welcome to Samarkand,” was the warm greeting from Daniyor, our local tour guide, as he picked up the group at Samarkand Vokzal, the city’s main station. The 25-year-old was charming, spoke nearly perfect English, and immediately made a great first impression.At first glance, Daniyor’s appearance reminded me of my first visit to Istanbul two decades […]
