Pictologue-Part II - The Himalaya

I shall struggle to ever explain the incredible and epic experience of cycling over the Himalaya. Till a time of mind fusing inspiration (on the shores of the Pacific Ocean hopefully) here are some pictures of that never to be forgotten Himalayan Bicycle ride.





In no particular order:




Sub zero (at times around -40 degress) camping







The rocky road - My cycle partner is the distant speck.



At times it was so very difficult - A suffering Bart, my French companion





Work force on the Himalayan foot hills






A cycle ride accross a frozen lake




Mount Kailash - View from around 16,000 feet



Descent to an evenings campingspot



Prayer flags marking the arrival of Ali the Himalayan 'metropolis'


Bearderly Out of Breath




Christmas day at the top of a 16,000 foot high pass (just before christmas cake and a little alcoholic nipper!)



Tears of joy at opening my birthday card


A Lake side ride



An incredible encounter...... He had been on the road for 4 years.









The first himalayan pass conquered !


The last town before the Himalaya - Seeking help as the crowds gather.


Beauty - and a moments calm


Aching legs and lungs






An approaching wall of mountain sand











A typical Himalyan Oasis (2 or 3 huts)



The border between China and Tibet (100km hour winds, hence the face contortions)






Into the snow


An invading ice flow