Pamir - Ready to get dirty!

Paved roads lie behind us and it’s high time to get dirty on the real Pamir Highway. Why it’s called highway I don’t know. This road resembles more a dirt track that is being under construction. We share the road with many trucks and cars. One should not be afraid of getting dirty because of all the dust. The good thing here is that the traffic is mostly considerate.
Soldiers patrol alongside the road and protect the border to Afghanistan. We have to pass through many military checkpoints. The soldiers greet us warmly, sometimes call for hugs and even share water melons with us. On the other side, which is sometimes just a few meters away, you can spot the Taliban and old villages with lots of farmland. It’s a unique scenery for cycling and we are grateful for being here.Read more