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Trekking Nepal's Annapurna Circuit

Trekking Nepal's Annapurna Circuit

40 Pictures

Traditional China in Pingyao

Traditional China in Pingyao

18 Pictures

Visiting the Warriors in Xi'an, China

Visiting the Warriors in Xi'an, China

18 Pictures

A Tibetan Pilgrimage - Xiahe, China

A Tibetan Pilgrimage - Xiahe, China

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Central Asia - Landscapes and Cityscapes

Central Asia - Landscapes and Cityscapes

36 Pictures

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A Warm Welcome

Our welcome to Tian Shan Observatory above Big Almaty Lake. The eerie silence and abandoned feel of the place made us wonder whether we had arrived at the Kazakh version of Bates Motel. This Soviet-era observatory partially survives financially on stranded hikers like us using their facilities for accommodation. For a few extra tenge (about $4), an astronomer will pull out the big telescope and show you the stars. Recommended for a side trip from Almaty. Read more about our adventures in the Tian Shan Mountains.  

On Our Way

We woke up to Altyn Arashan's first snowfall of the year. While it made hiking to Ala Kul Lake trickier, it was incredibly beautiful.Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities.  

Final Feat - The Waterfall

Although not much of a picture, this shows the final feat on our descent from Big Almaty Peak to the city of Almaty. Luckily, someone had left a rubber rope tied to the top of the waterfall so we could repel down. Otherwise, we might still be there today waiting for a helicopter rescue. It took almost a week for our legs to recover Read more about our adventures in the Tian Shan Mountains.  

When You Lose the Path...Make a Bridge

We (and our hiking pal David) lost the path on our return to Altyn Arashan from Ala Kul Lake. As a result, we had to find creative ways to rejoin it again.Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities.  

Walking the Line

A pipe leads from the GES-1 (Hydro-Electric station #1) to Big Almaty Lake. It's the path of choice for hikers.Climbing a two-meter pipe straight uphill is no easy task. Read more about our adventures in the Tian Shan Mountains.  

Into the Clouds

We were literally walking amidst clouds on our hike from Altyn Arashan (3000 meters) to Ala Kol Lake (3530 meters).Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities.  

Hiking to Ala Kol Lake

Our hike to Ala Kul Lake (Kyrgyzstan) was marked with snow, from beginning to end. We did get a respite just before midday when the sun managed to melt most of what had fallen overnight.Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities.  

Cooling Off

Audrey takes a much needed respite at of the waterfalls in Khao Sok National Park.www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/04/tree-houses-and-monkeys/