Friday, June 22, 2007
Feel the magic
Now let the words tell the story....
Home to a 5-star hotel,
The king-sized bed, a heaven to us both.
Savour the fine taste of Bangkok,
Uptown delicacy to alley local dishes.
Braving the tutu rides,
Feel the magic of the city lights.
Welcome from Islamabad,
The men look alike, no women in sight.
Indulge in the scenic view of
Silk route,
Majestic mountains to river flows.
Bumping along the rocky road,
Feel the magic of ancient wonders.
News from afar,
The overflowing flood, the landslide blocks the road.
Determined to reach the border,
National park to landslide point, furthest we can go.
Sighing deeply with disappointment,
Feel the magic of nature power.
Residing in a 2-men tent,
The comfort of our sleeping bag, the privacy for two.
Adrenaline rushed for the trek,
Steep ascend to glacier walk.
Hiking side by side,
Feel the magic of peace and
tranquility.
Village shopping bazaar,
Full of men, still no women in sight.
Echoing the sound of trade,
Fresh vegetables and poultry to daily necessities.
Buying water and daily perks,
Feel the magic of people and culture.
Farewell visit to the mosque,
Carefully observed local customs, long sleeves and cap.
Removing shoes for respect,
Praying hall to university classrooms.
Taking pictures of the awesome building,
Feel the magic of religious influence.
Return flight to home,
Holding hands, dozing all the way.
Looking at the gallery with anticipation,
Mummy, sister and little baby.
Waving excitingly, kissing little prince,
Feel the magic of home.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Pakistan Silkroute & Rakaposhi Trek
Let the pictures tell the story....
Along Karakoram Highway (KKH)....
Karimabad...climbing to eagle nest....
Children on the way to school....
Delicious BBQ beef along the
Karimabad bazaar....
On the way to
Khunjerab Pass....
Our bus driver (
Ibram) and Guide (Ali)....
Road to
Khunjerab Pass is closed due to flood....
Suspension Bridge at
Gulmit....
Baltit Fort....
View from
Baltit Fort...
Picking gems stones along
KKH....
Fresh Cherries...sweet...
Village children of
Minapin...
First day of trek...
Steep ascend...
Saw that...there's where we want to go....
Making local butter....
Our first camp site...
Hapacun campsite...
Second day of trek...Another steep ascend....
Nearing
Rakaposhi base camp....
Our second campsite...
Rakaposhi Base camp...
Before pitching our tent....
After pitching our tent....
Third day of trek....
Minapin Glacier...
Scenic view of
glacier...
Making sour plum juice with sweet glacier water...
Deeper than you think....
End of glacier walk....
Another night at Rakaposhi base camp...
Fourth day of trek....
Narrow walk along the slop...
Him trying to lighten the load of the donkey...
Quick descend back to Hapacun campsite...
Fifth day of trek...
Bridge back to Minapin village...
Final farewell to Rakaposhi trek...
Back in Minapin village...the little girl who's afraid of him..hahaha...
Along KKH again...towards Gilgit...
Bazaar of Gilgit....
Residents houses along KKH...
Last view of KKH....
Back to Islamabad....
Last sight-seeing of Faisal Mosque before leaving for Home...
14 days in total...
I love it all..
And I especially love the person with me all the while...
Children on the way to school....
Delicious BBQ beef along the Karimabad bazaar....
On the way to Khunjerab Pass....
Our bus driver (Ibram) and Guide (Ali)....