We made it into Murghab in the early evening.

Most in the group were tired and surely the altitude was taking its toll. I was still feeling well enough, to have a quick look around town. Given its size (a population of around 4000) and location, attractions here were somewhat limited … I guess, the only thing to count, is the downtown Lenin Statue.

Needless to say, that my look around town did not last too long and that I made it back to the hotel with ample of time for a good read – before the group got together again for dinner.

When I woke up the day after, I did not feel too good – indeed I felt, as if I were completely hung-over (albeit without having had any alcohol the day before) … head-ache, nausea and slight dizziness – the altitude had finally gotten me. Watering up (with added in rehydration powder) and a Snickers (once I felt confident again on solid food) got me going again – and I was close to normal by lunchtime.

Before leaving Murghab we paid a visit to the local market and had a chance to visit the shops of the local handicraft collective for some Pamir-made souvenirs.