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A new local friend introduced me to a great little getaway spot on the east side of Dushanbe. Victory Park is on a hill overlooking much of the downtown area, and it features a nice little outdoor café. There's a cable car that stopped running to the top about a year ago. Now, access is on foot or by taxi. The café seems to be doing a good business, though, with lots of locals and tourists this weekend. Tables are shaded by overhead vines, and - wonder of wonders! - the beer selection is both unusually good and reasonably priced. They even had Hoegaarden, which was a rare and unexpected treat. The vibe was good, and even the cats and dogs got along.

You can see more photos of Dushanbe on the recent work page.

Victory Park Panorama 1