The first image reminded me of Petra, marching towards the unknown.
It's a pity about the water, I would have thought it would be very clear from the heavy rain and melting snow. Then I can imagine it would be so cool (literally) to trek through it.
And over 40 degrees? I think I'd avoid Uzbekistan in summer! What's it like in winter?
@tipu curate
Usually in Tashkent in winter around 0 or +5 degrees but in western regions like Ustyurt plateau sometimes -15 or -20 degrees.