Baltit Fort is the former palace of the Mir, the ruler of this region before the British arrived. Karimabad, Pakistan
1000m above the lush green Hunza Valley. Pakistan
The people of the Hunza Valley do not look Pakistani at all. They are decendents of Alexander The Great's Army which marched through in 330 BC. Aima and Shamila smile happily for the camera. Karimabad, Pakistan (so innocent pretty face with beautiful names)
This is the main bridge crossing the raging glacier-fed Hunza River...and you thought Lions Gate Bridge was bad ! It is at least a 3 storey drop to the water below. What will kill you first, the drop or the cold ? passu
Brent makes his way slowly across the bridge. We didn't have to cross it but did it just for fun. Its pretty long, about 150m and took me a slow 20 mins. passu
After a short climb, I got this spectacular view of the 56km long Batura Glacier. The Karakoram Range has the largest glaciers in the world outside of the polar regions. They are the most spectacular mountains I have ever seen. Ridge-top near Passu, Pakistan
6100m Passu Peaks are considered minor peaks in the Karakorams. I carry a small table-top tripod when I travel. Set it up on a rock, start the timer and run. That way, I can be in some of my own pictures. Passu, Pakistan
While the men herd sheep in the hills, the women take care of the kids. Uyghur family, Karakul Lake, Xinjiang, China ( if i was there i will surely kidnap this cute kid so sweet)