Pakistan

This is a confusing country, with it's unproportionate share of wealth (that rules the place) and the other 99% of mislead but honest and hard working people. Pakistanis harbor an ill feeling towards India, this I think is propaganda based.

The country is a mixture of Islamic cultures, co-existing together harmoniously. There are some big contrasts here though. A very colorful place with lots of interesting things to see and do.

Highlights

Peshawar with it's markets, gun shops and male dominated society. Never have I seen a city devoid of women. The reason being that 'the are too precious'(?)
Islamabad, it's a very modern city.
Quetta, a city in the middle of the desert.
My bus ride from Quetta to Taftan, absolutely brilliant!
Seeing a James Bond movie with the 'erotic' bits cut out.

Low-lights

Anti-Indian propaganda, with it's 'kick India' badges.

Rating

Be prepared for the unexpected. Friendly one minute and the next you have an anti-Western demonstration on your hands. Definitely worth a visit for the adventurous traveler.

Very colourful public transport

Watch seller, Islamabad

Teashop in Quetta

Market stall in Peshawar

Street scene in Peshawar

Myself and Prince Mahtir, so he recons anyway...

Street scene in Quetta

Glass coaster I acquired as a souvenir

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