Silk Route 2012 – Page 4 – Jan Kremer's blog

In a war zone

July 29, 2012inSilk Route 2012, Tajikistan

You might not expect a hot spring somewhere high in the mountains, there is actually one in Jelady. We stayed there for one night before we cycled 120 km downhill into Khorog. Rolling hills but still a nice decent. And … Continue ReadingIn a war zone

The Pamir Highway

July 29, 2012May 13, 2018inSilk Route 2012, Tajikistan

The Pamir Highway is the second highest highway in the world, after the Karakoram Highway in Pakistan. Between Sary Tas and Khorog, it has five mountain passes of more than 4.000 meter, the highest of them is 4655 meter! Cycling … Continue ReadingThe Pamir Highway

My birthday in the Pamir mountains

July 29, 2012July 30, 2012inKyrgyzstan, Silk Route 2012

After two great days in Kyrgyzstan, it’s hard to believe there could be a third beautiful day! Celebrating my birthday in the Pamir Mountains, close to the border with Tajikistan! No mobile phones or internet access, just 25 km cycling … Continue ReadingMy birthday in the Pamir mountains