2008 Retrospective: A Pilgrim on the Silk Road

Pavlov · #1 Posted **May 21, 2008, 5:43 PM**

Was taking a stroll down memory lane on photobucket this morning and it occurred to me that I may as well indulge my self-centeredness and post a retrospective thread. Also, in the process, I realized that its a year later and I still haven't posted my photos from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Clearly I am the laziest man alive. But, if you're interested, keep an eye open for those. I intend to post them today or tomorrow.

Hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed taking them!

Hong Kong:

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Beijing:

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Jiayuguan:

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Turfan

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Kashgar

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Tashkurgan:

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Gilgit (Pakistan)

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Rawalpindi

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Peshawar:

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Kyber Pass (Pakistan/Afghanistan border):

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Kabul:

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The Hazarajat:

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Bamiyan:

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Band-e-Amir:

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Balkh:

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Mazar-i-Sharif:

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ThisSideofSteinway · #2 Posted **May 21, 2008, 9:06 PM**

These are in every way a joy to behold. Thank you.

(And by the way, I have been anxiously awaiting the final few photo threads you have in store - hurry up!

)

staff · #3 Posted **May 21, 2008, 9:11 PM**

The most hardcore photothread on SSP as of yet.
My jaw is in my lap right now. Thanks, Reesonov!

Urban Zombie · #4 Posted **May 22, 2008, 12:59 AM**

Wild stuff! Nothing wrong with a retrospective--you've got steel balls going to some of those places at this time in history.

Surrealplaces · #5 Posted **May 22, 2008, 5:36 AM**

Excellent photos.

10101000 · #6 Posted **May 22, 2008, 8:44 PM**

Thank you, great photos.

JustinL · #7 Posted **May 22, 2008, 9:30 PM**

Thanks. Just such an wild, interesting side of the world we rarely, if ever, see. I am in awe...incredible.

Trojan in NYC · #8 Posted **May 22, 2008, 10:21 PM**

I have never seen this part of the world. Thank you for sharing these photos.

Pavlov · #9 Posted **May 30, 2008, 6:18 AM**

Thanks everyone. Certainly part of the appeal of travelling to these kinds of places are that people think you're "hardcore", but really its not that difficult. As I've said before, I would encourage anyone to do it.

excel · #10 Posted **Jun 2, 2008, 9:01 AM**

thanks.

Tom In Chicago · #11 Posted **Jun 3, 2008, 5:31 PM**

Winner of the dusties cities photo-thread!!! I can't get enough of these photos. . . thanks for the retrospecitv. . .

Complex01 · #12 Posted **Jun 3, 2008, 6:38 PM**

Just great all around. What a world...

Bergenser · #13 Posted **Jun 4, 2008, 7:01 AM**

I agree with the rest, this thread is hardcore.

Pavlov · #14 Posted **Dec 18, 2013, 7:16 PM**

I was google image searching a photo of Beijing to post in another thread and one of the results that was returned was this thread. It brought back a lot of good memories for me and, as most of these places aren't seen very often on SSP, I thought that I might bump it to see if any new members were interested.

SignalHillHiker · #15 Posted **Dec 18, 2013, 7:23 PM**

Beautiful!

I love how haphazard, knotted, and dense the communities are.

Coldrsx · #16 Posted **Dec 18, 2013, 7:33 PM**

What an incredible trip, jealous.

202_Cyclist · #17 Posted **Dec 18, 2013, 9:39 PM**

Excellent photos! What brought you to that part of the world? Several years ago I read Eastward to Tartary and the Great Game (one of the best books I've read) and I am fascinated by this region.

How were you able to travel safely in Pakistan and Afghanistan? I am looking forward to your photos of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan (and Iran if you have any).

POLA · #18 Posted **Dec 19, 2013, 8:30 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reesonov

As I've said before, I would encourage anyone to do it.

Except for women...