I could swim to Afghanistan... The Wakhan Corridor

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October 29th 2013

Published: October 30th 2013

After 10 wonderful days on the plateau at 4500m of altitude, getting back into town at Khorog was very difficult. I couldn’t stand the noise, the traffic, the dust (you’d think I’d be used to such things after 7 years in China!), and the owners of the guesthouse I stayed at really irritated me. My initial plan was to go on to Dushanbe but the cyclists I met, those who had ridden from the cap... Read Full Entry

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Jeremy Chiron

Jeremyaroundtheworld

I am a 36-year old language teacher, currently working in Beijing. I was born in France but China has been my home for many years. I taught French and English in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, for 6 years. I never thought I would stay in China for such a long time but it’s been an amazing experience! Professionally speaking, teaching Chinese students is extremely rewarding. They are so hard-working and eager to learn new things. And then China… there aren’t enough words to describe this intricate (hence fascinating) country. “China is not to be liked or disliked: i... full info

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30th October 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

You are amazing
Wish we could send you a care package! So glad you ran into the Canadian girls and they shared their stash with you. It is so beautiful.

31st October 2013

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

These girls were the BOMB!
Thanks for following. You gotta come and see this place for yourself!

30th October 2013

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Life wasn't meant to be easy
...but enduring the tough journeys...someone has to do it!!!

31st October 2013

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

The Wakhan Corridor
I'm so glad you made the decision to ride the Wakhan Corridor - I travelled along there by motor vehicle earlier this year (a week in Afghanistan and a few days in Tajikistan) and it was an incredible experience. Definitely one of the great road journeys of the world. The fellow travellers you encounter along this route are some of the most interesting people you are likely to meet! Safe riding, and I hope those winds on the Pamirs are a help and not a hindrance over the coming days.

1st November 2013

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

Thank you!
I was in the Pamir In August. The weather was great and wind is simply part of the adventure. It was tough but so worth it! I am now in Kyrgyzstan after a few days in the charming city of Almaty, heading towards the mountains (Talas) and off to Uzbekistan. What's next on your agenda? Your blogs are excellent! Well-written, exciting and informative. keep up the good work! Wishing you safe and fun travels. jeremy

31st October 2013

danielle
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