The Open Highway
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
One of the few areas without a winding curve
Fearless Riders
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Motorcyclists who take this road especially those with family members, sometimes five of them on one bike
Somewhere Out There..
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
A Blind Lake
Roadside Photo Op
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
How could I say no when a father asked me for a photo with his daughter
Just Around The Corner
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
The Blind Lake but it will have to wait, first it's a visit to Shigar Fort
The Polo Grounds
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
I was actually surprised that Polo is played here.. I more associate Cricket with Pakistan than Polo
Shigar Fort
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Original 17th century fort that was built on a rock. Today, it host a musem and a hotel
17th Century Water Cooler
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
A product improved upon but the basic design is the same from hundreds of years ago including spigot at the bottom
Princess Jewels
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Religious Poetry
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
A Literal King Size Headboard
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
And a locking cabinet that had a wooden key to get the job done
The Kitchen..
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
A Butter Bowl.. and a Pressure Cooker both hundreds or years old
Bihi.. Quince Fruit
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Found in Pakistan and primarily used for perserves and jams. Also grown here, black cherries and grapes
Himalayan Maple Tree
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Local know as a Chinar Tree, this one which measures 32 feet in diameter is believed to be 4-500 yrs old
Inside Outside
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
A 400 yr old plus tree that catches fire internally
I'm Out Of Here
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Shigar Fort Souvenir Shop
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Quality scarfs but "Tourist" overpriced
Return To Sender
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
I just recalled the admission ticket to Shigar Fort was also a card. Missed opportunity.
I'm Still Standing..
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Yeah.. Yeah.. Despite the pressures of mother nature
Remember The Drew
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
One of the few countries that I have visited where Coca-Cola products aren't dominant.
The Blind Lake
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Where I see it's sandy bottom long before I step into it's crystal clear waters
Boat Rides
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
If you're willing to pay "Tourist Prices" you can enjoy the lake for about 5k. There's also an area for swimming
Shigar Grand Prix
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
With no seatbelt, no fear, just confidence that I'm in good hands.. Allstate
An Echoing Boom
August 29, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
And a mystery sound from the last few days has been confirmed. Portions of the mountainside is being blasted with dynamite as a column of dust rises into the air
Step Aside Cheetos
Aug 29–31, 2025 in Pakistan ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
There's a new "Pakistani Kid" in town and he's Lime Delicious