Too much in a weeks time
After seeing all the poverty in tribal area and the refugee camp it is weird to be in the luxurious Islamabad. Pizzahut, Subways all foodchains are available. But we are happy to be in a relatively safe area again. Relatively…
Very much lucky
We get up early to be in time at the Chinese Embassy. We feel tired as we have not slept at all because of the shooting incident of the night before. All night we have been busy with the things…
Into the himalayas
We were looking forward to driving in the himalaya’s. The magnificent Karakoram highway will lead us to China, our final destination… the last of the ten countries of this this expeditions. The last few days had been hectic. The feeling…
It’s a strange night after all
Due to the violent outburst in Islamabad a few day earlier we were advised to watch out on Fridays as all men congregate after the Friday prayers in the Mosque and this could lead to demonstrations. We had to do…
Changing weather conditions
During breakfast we are fascinated by the streetlife of Abbottabad. The rough looking men and the women who are all covered up make it an interesting scene. We film and take lots of pictures. Then it’s time for the second…
sunbathing on top of the car
We leave Besham at nine and head towards Gilgit. The roads are in a good condition except for the places where landslides have occurred. Several signs warn us for dangerous landslide area’s but as the weather is perfect we have…
Cheap Chocolate Milk
4 pieces of toast and some cornflakes are the start of a new day. We pack the car as good as we can to avoid movement of luggage while driving. The road from Besham to Gilgit was hit a few…
Nerve wrecking moments
Cricket is without a doubt the number one sport in Pakistan. But in gilgit, cricket has competition. Polo is the sport of the Himalaya and everywhere you walk you see children playing with selfmade polo sticks. The older men play…
Gilgit to Hunza
As you leave Gilgit for Hunza there is a route that can take you past an enormous suspension bridge. After the excitement of the day before we were up for it! To cross the river next to gilgit a small…
Waiting for the Japanese Ambassador
Sweating is not what we expected. But when we wake up and the sun is shining on our room and we are still tucked in our sleeping bags, this is what we do. The weather is changing by the minute.…
From Amersfoort to Beijing