Mountains, yurts, horses, vodka..did Kyrgyzstan live up to our expectations?

Did we make it out of the Wakhan?

We escape the desert and head for the hills...

Out of the frying pan and into the fire...

Vast emptiness gives us time to think...

Great mountains, great food, great wine and even great rugby all make for a great country

Fascinating history, beautiful landscape and the most generous people in the world....

Great food, empty beaches and miles of endless tarmac!

Dodging bears and landmines as we explore the craggy beauty of the Balkan states.

A lesson in patience.