After 57 days on the road covering over 12.000 kilometers, we arrive in the 13th country of the expedition: Uzbekistan. Leaving the totalitarian state of Turkmenistan brought immense relief, yet lingering paranoia and exhaustion still haunted us. To recuperate, we spent five days in Khiva, an enchanting, meticulously restored, ancient city. Join us as we continue our journey through Central Asia, exploring the historic Silk Road cities of…