The Pyanj River marks the border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan in the Wakhan Valley. Although we were tempted to take a dip and swim over, we stayed on the Tajik side the whole time..© www.uncorneredmarket.com
These two girls were from the village of Vrang in Tajikistan's Wakhan Valley...We were amazed to see the diversity of physical features in this region - from blue eyes and blond hair to darker, Persian-looking features. We were told the lighter features belong to descendants of Macedonians who arrived during the era of Alexander the Great. Absolutely amazing..© www.uncorneredmarket.com
We were blessed with fresh snow on the mountains during our early October visit to the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan. ..Taken in Langar in the Wakhan Valley..© www.uncorneredmarket.com