Our comfortable bus sets off from Rawalpindi/Islamabad in the early morning.  (Photo:   E. Miller)

In Pakistan, the bread is delicious and freshly prepared in vertical ovens set into clay.   (Photo:  A. Fraser)

The trucks on the Pakistan side of the Karakoram Highway (KKH) are colorful works of art.     (Photo: D.L. Mazur)

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.  Long sleeved shirts and long trousers are encouraged.     (Photo: D.L. Mazur)

Shopping for affordable silks, carpets, and handicrafts is a real pleasure in Pakistan.     (Photo: D.L. Mazur)

Rakaposhi, seen from the bridge on the KKH.  (Photo:  A. Fraser)

What has been referred to as the "Highest Border Post", the Khunjerab Pass, between China and Pakistan, at 4,602 meters.  (Photo: D.L. Mazur)

Tadjik people enjoying a feast in their Yurt village.  (Photo:  J. Otto)

Enjoying the local delicacy, shish kabob and homemade noodles in a tasty vegetable sauce.   (Photo:  J. Otto)

The Kashgar Sunday Market, perhaps the most colorful bazaar in all of Central Asia.   (Photo:  Luna Films)

Dining in the local tradition, under a grape arbor.  (Photo:  J. Otto)

Another delicious meal of local dumplings.  (Photo:  Luna Films)

The Abakh Khoja Tomb, holiest site in Kashgar.  (Photo:  J. Otto)

Train travel in Asia is relaxing, and a lovely way to see the country side.  (Photo: D.L. Mazur)

The rugged Mingsha Sand Dunes in Dunhuang.  Camels are the main form of transport.  (Photo:   J. Otto)

The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, the most ancient and well preserved site of Buddhist art in the world.   (Photo:  J. Otto)

The Emin Minaret in Dunhuang, an ancient mud-built mosque.  (Photo:  J. Otto)

Old ruined city of Yarkhoto.  This was a great city during the rein of King Tutankhamen in Egypt.  (Photo:  J. Otto)

Heavenly Lake, under the Bogda Mountains, and (inset) a Kazakh village.  (Photo:  J. Otto)

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