Tag Archives: Afghanistan

Into Afghanistan – 16th Dec

Posted on January 9, 2015 by journeytotheeast2014

The midday sun beat down on the little iron bridge leading to an unknown land. A heat haze shimmered, masking the soldiers opposite. Below, ice floated down the river. Above, snow capped mountains flanked the border on both sides. The … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Pamirs – 24th Nov

Posted on December 7, 2014 by journeytotheeast2014

We are finally through and beyond the Kyzyl Kum desert. If it’s felt like you’ve been reading about our desert crossings for a while, I can safely say that cycling them will have felt longer. 1600km ended up being about … Continue reading →