оҳиста суст, жай жай...Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan- Alichur to Bashgumbez to Ak Zoo Lake Yurt Stay September 7th 2018
Day 18
Alichur to Bashgumbez to Ak Zoo Lake Yurt Stay
Sleeping Altitude 4210m, 35km driving distance.
Snow fall on the distant Pamirs greets me this morning, very scenic. A solo breakfast in the little kitchen room while the Dutch guys are having their breakfast in the lounge. My bf is huge(!) and consists of tea, coffee, butter, yoghurt, cream, 3 fried eggs, bread and jams- so delicious- I ... read more
Asia » Tajikistan » Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province » Murghab The Tajik people came under Russian rule in the 1860s and 1870s, but Russia's hold on Central Asia weakened following the Revolution of 1917. Bolshevik control of the area was fiercely contested and not fully reestablished until 1925. Tajikistan beca... ... read more
57, in love with the world. Fell in love with Nepal. Then Iran. Now? ....
Where to next?
2016 Bibbulmun Track End to End 1050km in my home state. UPDATE 13/4/19- IT"S FINISHED!!!!!!!!!
2017- Well, that'd be the USA again then Mongolia.
Update- Mongolia is to be shelved for yet another year. Instead there is a wedding to attend in Edinburgh- but first, The West Highland Way to be walked.
2018 - Tajikistan is calling
Update- Tajikistan indeed did call, as did Kyrgyzstan. It was amazing - a 23 day 2500 km Fann Mountains/Pamir Highway Odyssey then amazing trekking in the Tien Shan.... full info
Ahh the memories Hard to not take a great pic in the High Pamir to ensure your memories do not fade, Gill. And the resourcefulness of the locals...priceless!
Dancing Dave
David Hooper
Ahh the memories
Hard to not take a great pic in the High Pamir to ensure your memories do not fade, Gill. And the resourcefulness of the locals...priceless!