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Peak Experiences: Osh to the Pamirs
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We hired a Russian jeep to take us and three other tourists from Osh, Kyrgyzstan to Murghab, Tajikistan.
This set includes photos from the Kyrgyz segment of our trip up until the Tajik border. As high-altitude border crossings go, this one will be tough to beat in terms of natural beauty.
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Striped Mountainscapes
Some colorful candy-like mountain scenes mark the road from Osh to Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Colorful Expression
These flowers, although a bit past their prime, brought provided contrast to the golds and browns that defined the autumn landscape between Osh and Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Mountain Reflections
The road between Osh and Sary Tash was flush with mountain scenes, including this odd one with a blue jug floating in a pool of mountain runoff. Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
An Afternoon Drink
These horses chose a beautiful setting in the Alay Valley to get their fill of water and grass. En route from Osh to Sary Tash in southern Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Autumn Layers
Autumn in southern Kyrgyzstan provided us spectacular layers of variegated landscape. Our driver exhibited remarkable patience with our endless requests of maybe, stop, photo in broken Russian. Taken in the Alay Valley between Osh and Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan. Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
An Understatement
Road signs warn of sweeping turns and steep drops. Taken near Gulcha, between Osh and Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Truckers' Break
Some truck drivers take a well-deserved break at the Taldyk Pass (3615 meters) between Osh and Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan. Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Yak Spotting!
Yaks make for an exciting find on the climb into the Pamir mountains. Their physical constitution apparently makes them suitable to raise in mountain areas. We found this one between Osh and Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Sary Tash Kids
Dan gets some kids to ham it up upon our arrival in Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Kyrgyz Mountain Kids
These kids came running up to us in Sary Tash. Guess they don't see many tourists. Notice the eyes on the kid in the lower left - beautiful.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Golden Autumn Perfection
Taking a break near Lenin Peak (to the right of this photo) between Sary Tash and Sary Moghul in Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Our Mighty Travelmates
Hugues, Veronique and Sebastian take in the sunshine near Pik Lenin in Kyrgyzstan before we cross into Tajikistan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Lenin Peeks Out
Pik Lenin (7143 meters) decides to make an appearance. Between Sary Tash and Sary Moghul, Kyrgyzstan. Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Early Autumn in Southern Kyrgyzstan
Burnt grass creates a dramatic setting between Sary Tash and Sary Moghul, Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Standing in Front of Lenin
We pose for the camera for a change in front of Pik Lenin (7134 meters) in Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Meditative Landscapes
Hugues takes a moment to reflect in the shadow of Pik Lenin in southern Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Feeding Time
Between Sary Tash and Sary Moghul, Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Southern Kyrgyz Landscapes
Between Sary Moghul and Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
The Long Walk Home
Horses queue up in the fields near Pik Lenin between Sary Tash and Sary Moghul, Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Mountain Gump
Sebastian sprints across the fields in front of Pik Lenin in southern Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Carved Creekbeds
Between Sary Tash and Sary Moghul in southern Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Making Our Way
We examine a map with our driver, Saeet, in order to determine our route to Tajikistan the next day.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Gazing at Lenin Peak
Views of Pik Lenin (7134 meters) from nearby Sary Moghul, Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Staying Warm
Audrey sports a Kyrgyz hat to stay warm as the temperature drops and the wind kicks up near Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
