点评:Samarkand is a wonder of ancient sites, but right in its backyard is also mountainous wilderness, where a day hike is a perfect way to take time out from seeing the sites. Rustam, one of the founders of this small business focused on expanding ecological awareness, expertly guided us on a several hour hike/walk with moderate elevation gain through the countryside of Agalyk. He is passionate about sharing this part of the beautiful outdoors, which are right in Samarkand’s backyard but not well known even to locals. In a crowded world, it is rare to go on a hike and feel like one has an entire mountainscape to oneself, let alone to have a picnic lunch overlooking a fantastic view, with soaring eagles overhead the only sound. What a special day!
What equally captivated us was the interesting conversation we had with Rustam throughout our day together. He is very personable, open, and curious – as eager to learn from you as you are from him. We learned a great deal about many topics – including his love of the outdoors and his passion for expanding its appreciation in Uzbekistan. He’s a polyglot and speaks good English. It is definitely worth adding a day to your time in Samarkand to join Rustam for a hike in this beautiful countryside. Highly recommended.
翻译:撒马尔罕是一座拥有众多古代遗址的奇迹,但其后院也坐落着群山环绕的荒野,一日徒步是游览古迹之余放松身心的绝佳方式。Rustam 是这家致力于提升生态意识的小型企业的创始人之一,他专业地带领我们徒步/漫步了几个小时,沿途海拔适中,穿越了阿加雷克的乡村。他热衷于分享这片美丽的户外天地,它就在撒马尔罕的后院,但即使是当地人也鲜为人知。在这个拥挤的世界里,很少有人能像徒步旅行一样,拥有一整片山景,更不用说一边享用野餐,一边俯瞰着壮丽的景色,耳边只有翱翔的雄鹰。真是特别的一天!
同样让我们着迷的是我们与 Rustam 一整天的有趣交谈。他非常平易近人、开朗热情,充满好奇心——渴望向你学习,就像你渴望向他学习一样。我们学到了很多东西,包括他对户外运动的热爱,以及他对在乌兹别克斯坦推广户外运动的热情。他精通多种语言,英语也很好。在撒马尔罕的行程中,绝对值得多花一天时间,和Rustam一起在这片美丽的乡村徒步旅行。强烈推荐。