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Author: Fergus Blakiston

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6th to MONDAY, 0CTOBER 10th – ANCHORED DOWN IN KASHGAR
China

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6th to MONDAY, 0CTOBER 10th – ANCHORED DOWN IN KASHGAR

From the menu at the Limin Restaurant WELCOME TO LIMIN RESTAURANT. WE WANT TO INTRODUCE YOU TO THE VARIETY OFSERVICES … Continue reading THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6th to MONDAY, 0CTOBER 10th – ANCHORED DOWN IN KASHGAR

Wednesday, October 5th – Tashkurgan to Kashgar
China

Wednesday, October 5th – Tashkurgan to Kashgar

Having been told by the bus driver that we would leave at 7AM, we are up before dawn packing our … Continue reading Wednesday, October 5th – Tashkurgan to Kashgar

Tuesday, October 4th – AND FINALLY, THE KHUNJERAB PASS.
China, Pakistan

Tuesday, October 4th – AND FINALLY, THE KHUNJERAB PASS.

After a simple breakfast of porridge and tea, we wait outside the hostel for our promised ride. Half and hour … Continue reading Tuesday, October 4th – AND FINALLY, THE KHUNJERAB PASS.

Monday, October 3rd – PASSU TO SUST.
Pakistan

Monday, October 3rd – PASSU TO SUST.

At 8AM we sit out of the side of the KKH waiting for a ride to Sust. At Gulmet today … Continue reading Monday, October 3rd – PASSU TO SUST.

Sunday, October 2nd – PASSU ADVENTURES.
TRAVEL

Sunday, October 2nd – PASSU ADVENTURES.

After breakfasting on warm Hunza bread, cheese, jam and tea, we sit around talking with one of the Irish guys. … Continue reading Sunday, October 2nd – PASSU ADVENTURES.

Saturday, October 1st – K’BAD TO PASSU.
Pakistan

Saturday, October 1st – K’BAD TO PASSU.

Another beautifully fine day and I am reluctant to move from the New Mountain Refuge. My legs are stiff from … Continue reading Saturday, October 1st – K’BAD TO PASSU.

Friday, September 30th.
Pakistan

Friday, September 30th.

Awakened by the alarm at 5:30 I’m surprised to find that it is morning. I have spent a fitful night … Continue reading Friday, September 30th.

Thursday, September 29th – ASCENT OF ULTAR.
Pakistan

Thursday, September 29th – ASCENT OF ULTAR.

Despite protests from the late rises, we leave the New Mountain Refuge at 5:30 AM and walk up through the … Continue reading Thursday, September 29th – ASCENT OF ULTAR.

Pakistan

Wednesday, September 28th.

I rise early at 6:30 AM and creep out of the tent to watch the sunrise. The air is cold … Continue reading Wednesday, September 28th.

Tuesday, September 27th.
Pakistan

Tuesday, September 27th.

We force Blue and Kerry, who are tiresomely late risers, to get up early (6:30 AM) and we walk up … Continue reading Tuesday, September 27th.

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