Day 92 – 7th July 2014 Quetta
3 policemen were killed yesterday here in Quetta. The police took us to the ‘Balocestan Government Home Ministry’ because we have to have a NOC (no objection certificate) before we can leave Quetta. 1 1/2 years ago two Swiss bikers were kidnapped and since then all tourists need the NOC. It’s a good thing as […]
Iran
Having heard such positive experiences of Iran from other travellers my expectations were very high and after 2 months hassle and considerable cost of getting the visa and guide meant Iran was going to have to be very special for my expectations to be met. Unfortunately for most British passport holders getting the visa is […]
Day 91 – 6th July 2014 Quetta
I woke early and looked at the hotel garden and all seemed calm and tranquil, I knew the manic city outside would be waking soon. I am a prisoner in the hotel.
Day 90 – 5th July 2014 leave 8am Miles rode 215 Dalbandin – Quetta (Balochistan)
I woke on the hotel roof at 5.45 just as the sun was rising, the chickens and dogs wanted the world to know morning was breaking! It was beautiful and cool and as I looked out over the town only a few people were out, it felt like the calm before the storm. Yesterday it […]
Day 89 – 4th July 2014 leave 8am Miles rode 187 Taftan – Dalbandin (Balochistan)
Waking up on the floor in a dirty, dusty police compound with prisoners 20 metes away and armed guards around me isn’t one of my more common experiences. Taftan is no holiday resort. The guard with the AK47 or whatever make of rifle it is was still outside our room, I actually felt reassured bearing […]
Day 88 – 3rd July 2014 leave 7.00am Miles rode 61 Zahedan – Taftan (Pakistan)
My route east always had one area of concern for me. Balochistan is the largest of 4 provinces in Pakistan and there is conflict between the Baloch Nationals and the government of Pakistan, there have been many bombings, killings and kidnappings over many years. Also Taliban groups have been attacking Shia pilgrims for years, their […]
Day 87 – 2nd July 2014 leave 5am Miles rode 329 Kerman – Zahedan
Up at 4.30 for an early start in the dark as we had a long ride in the heat today, at 5am we were away with our new guide Hossein & Ali. As we rode in the cold we watched the sun rise over the mountains and at 7 it started to warm up. We […]
Day 86 – 1st July 2014 leave 6am Miles rode 226 Yazd – Kerman
As it’s so hot riding we left at 6am and it was much better, cool until maybe 9. We arrived about 11.30 and not as hot and bothered as previous days. As we rode south through the desert the sun was rising in the east and the mountains to our right looked amazing. I’m loving […]
