The descent after the pass was sublime ! 30kms of stunning free pedalling as we wound our way past incredibly stark scenery while trying to be mindful of the speed and the imminent threat that some of the "black hole" sized potholes provided !
After passing a military checkpoint it was all stations direct to our Hotel in Murghab ! At 3,600 meters Murghab is the highest town in Tajikistan and a former Russian military outpost !
After 3 days of washing in a river it was beautiful just to have access to running water ! Soup and Potatoes dominated dinner while the 50 metre distance to the local village shop allowed those with a thirst to replenish their diminishing beer supplies !
Rest Day
While some of the gang took to wandering the streets of this "Container" style town it was R&R for others (self included) after 5 pretty damned tough days of riding .
My room mate Kiwi Pet was still suffering from the altitude and joined a growing list of others including Ian that were coming down with associated illnesses - it was not looking good
The evening meal was accompanied by a beer and when the power allowed even a live Man Utd soccer match !
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| Lunch Time ! |
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| Ian, Jacoline & Martein approaching a military checkpoint ! |
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| Jurgen taking 5 ! |
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| John is down for the count ! |
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| The Murghab local market - containers ! |
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| Simon at out Murghab accommodation ! |
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