Starting the run to Kazachstan. That is the plan - the reality as usual is a bit different. The mountains towards Bishkek are tougher than expected. Again altitudes above 3000 meters are slowing us down, taking many kilometers with the first gear. Ends up in another night in Kyrgistan. After searching a while in the dark city

of Kara Balta we finally pick up a policeman who is happy to sit in our 2CV and guides us to a hotel.