Driving down from the Irkishtam Pass.

Driving to Sary Tash.

Along this road the Arka Alaj Mountains were always in view.

Polina negotiating the purchase of some kumys or fermented mares milk.

Saying farewell.

Exceptional views.

The Zil.

Summer pasture land.

Rob.

Saray Tash.

From the top of the Tol Dek Pass (3554m)

Group photo at the Tol Dek Pass.

On the way to Osh.

Osh from 'Solomon's Throne'.

The Khan's Palace in Kokand.

After crossing into Tajikistan we stopped beside the Kairukum Reservoir for a swim.

Rob!

The Panchshanbe Bazaar in Khojand.

Butchers next to the fruiterer.

Looking across the square at the Mosque and medressa of Massal ad-Din.

The Mosque.

In Khojand we transferred to some powerful old Russian cars for our journey over the Fan Mountains. Here we are filling up with petrol.

Our transport.

Our lunch stop.

Near the top of the Sakiristan Pass.

Rough roads but still going at 50-60mph down from the Pass!

At the bottom of the pass we journeyed beside the Zeravshan River to Penjikent.

Anna and Ana on their leopard skin seats!

Anna showing photos to the local children.

Our homestay in Penjikent.

Sundried tomatoes.

Pomegranates.

View over the new town.

Two thousand year old ruins of the ancient town of Penjikent.

Our guide.

Zoroastrian Temple.

Rob.

Copy of one of the frescoes in the museum on the site.

Copy of one of the frescoes in the museum on the site.

Copy of one of the frescoes in the museum on the site.

Originals in the Rudaki Museum.

Entrance to the Penjikent Bazaar.

In Penjikent Bazaar.

In Penjikent Bazaar.

Chatting in the Chaikhana.

Rob and Anna in the Chaikhana.

Lunch in Penjikent.