We're off

After a few very hectic days in which we tried to get the spare parts, get the permits for the Pamire region and the visas for China, we’re off. Time is running and the spare parts will take some time to reach us so we have decided that they should be sent to Khorog, the last town of any importance before we actually enter the real wilderness. The Chinese visa is impossible in Tajikistan and we already have the permit for GBOA. Tomorrow, 12th September we start moving our pieces in this difficult game. Extreme weather and road conditions await us. Riders and camels are ready although not in optimum conditions but if the gods are with us and the tea dregs are correct, this is the last chance we might have to finish this part of the route.