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December 16th 2013
Published: December 16th 2013
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Cycling from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to Taraz, Kazakhstan, through the mountains in November 2013. I’m excited to share this blog entry with you as it retraces a very special part of my trip. It was time for me to leave Kyrgyzstan as winter was approaching very fast (beginning of November). It had already snowed in Bishkek and the people I talked to either advised me to catch a ride to Taraz, Kaza... Read Full Entry



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going downhillgoing downhill
going downhill

enjoying the view and the weather
ca, c'est le Kirghizstanca, c'est le Kirghizstan
ca, c'est le Kirghizstan

This is Kirghizstan.
Pretty cool!Pretty cool!
Pretty cool!

not too cold anymore in the valley
all aloneall alone
all alone

so quiet...
Mon eau est gelee...Mon eau est gelee...
Mon eau est gelee...

My water is still frozen...
My road.My road.
My road.

What's on today's menu? Lots of wind, cold temperatures + a pass at 3300m! Bon appetit!
on my way to the 2nd passon my way to the 2nd pass
on my way to the 2nd pass

le 2e col... du bas



17th December 2013

You are amazing.....and maybe a bit crazy (LOL)
If they had read any of your blogs they would clearly know you would not leave the mountains, that you thrive on the challenge and that you love the road less traveled. Free, alive and content...it does not get any better than that. Can't wait for more!
17th December 2013

You are a glutton for punishment...
I would have accepted the lifts going up the mountains!
18th December 2013

Wow!
What an incredible journey. Stunning scenery as a reward. I'm glad you've shared it with the rest of us.....who are definitely NOT biking up those hills!
19th December 2013

Thanks! It was tough but the difficulty makes it all the more exciting!
Thanks for your message.

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