This was a trip through the high mountains (on what passes as roads above endless gorges) and beautiful valleys of Tajikistan. Spectacular trip at some high elevations (up to 4655 m) with every changing mountain backdrops. Interesting side activities. Our trip is remembered with great pleasure only because our driver/guide, Mendibay, arranged everything for us and kept us feeling secure and safe in extremely challenging road conditions. I cannot imagine doing this trip without Mendibay.