The Pamirs cntd...

Offroading in the backcountry over 4300m passes without snow in this area of the Pamir plat

Rankul lakes

just could not stop taking pictures :-)

subtle play of colours and light

more lakes :-)

further to the North....the locals seem to continuously run out of fuel here but take it pretty stoically...well I have Diesel so can be of no help

up over a pass

a bit more offroading through ice and mud fields...

Southwestern edge of lake Karakul

more mudslinging in fabulous scenery

around the lake @ 4000m altitude

most scenic camp spot ever

more views of the lake...could not get enough ;-)

yaks in front of the Pik Lenin (7100m) massiv

up to the last pass to cross the border with Kyrgyzstan.