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07-Oct-2012

Uzbekistan, Buchara, Isiriq

HOLY SMOKE In markets, stations and parks all over Central Asia you'll see gypsy women and children asking for a few coins to wave their pans of burning herbs around you or the premises. The herb is called isriq in Uzbek, and the smoke is said to be good medicine against colds and flu (and the evil eye), and a cheap alternative to scarce medicines.

Nikon D700
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