While we were traveling in ‘VIP’ buses, we drank soy milk…but not a lot of it! The tiny boxes given to us literally fit into the palm of your hands. Although tasty, drink these little guys like a shot and don’t expect them to quench your thirst!
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When we first arrived in Karimabad in the Upper Hunza region of Pakistan, it was apparent that the tap water was not for drinking. We barely wanted to use it for showering. Our poor SteriPEN pre-filter + ultraviolet purifier didn’t stand a chance to this dark glass:
It’s nice to see the nearby mountains [...]
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After our K2 base camp trek, we were hoping for a smooth ride to the Karakoram Highway. However, on the leg from Skardu to Tarashing across the Deosai Plains (large plains area above 4000m), we had three flat tires! This pic shows Maria a little worried as the driver climbs under the car [...]
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In Pakistan, sometimes people live in small houses. And sometimes they live and work in the same place. However, once in a while, the two are mixed so closely that it’s just wrong. In Karimabad, Pakistan, we saw this butcher who clearly can’t get enough meat in his life. His bed [...]
