Once Upon A Time In Tajikistan-Part 2

A world away from it all

The M41 follows the river alongside Afghanistan until rejoining the Pamir Highway in Khorog. The valley is narrow, but lush with vibrant life similar to an oasis. The mountains jaggedly rise up around us. Occasionally we drive through a traffic jam of goats and cows as the shepherd gives us a wide smile. There are a few homes that dot the valley ac…