Al Madina Palace

... , all washed down with plenty of choy. The owner’s female friend was there, who did some amazing traditional dance, while Madina (the B & B owner) played the tambourine/drum (called a doira) expertly.  It was a great evening, all round! ...

... and butter for the traveler on the go in Central Asia, uncovering gems not found in the guidebooks.  Indeed, I found Madina and Ilyos through recommendations in Bahodir's Guestbook.  If you went to Bukhara without this information, you would ...