alt.2310m~3250m(3615m on map)~2760m
The winding road of Taldyk pass was quite tough. As I came near the top, I panted badly and had to stop at every corner, or even shorter. I didn't think the air would become so thin and affect on me so much. I was quite slow to go over it.
I arrived at Sary-Tash early in the afternoon, a deserted, lonesome town. Shops or restrants were mostly closed, probably because of the season. I could have go on to the border. But the Kyrgyz family who let me homestay last night had warned me about wolves in this area.
They said I shouldn't camp in the border area because wolves would often appear at night, and there was nobody living. I should stay in Sary-Tash at night and cross the border at once during the daytime. The track drivers, who happenned to have lunch next to my table at a cafe, also warned me about wolves in gesture.
An actual chance of the encounter should be low. They told me there was one tourist killed in last winter in Afghan area. Only one. But I decided to follow their advice. My condition was not good yet. I get tired easily. Rest was welcome.
2 Oct 2008, Sary-Tash, 8383km (33km/day)
