After an hour at a very good pace, a lot of ground had been covered. The small party stopped for a short break. This was where Kushajri said his goodbyes to the two men and, after a few gulps of water, he headed back towards his village.
After treating themselves to two generous pieces of goat meat and some fat yoghurt, Jinhun and Taylor geared up again and, at a steady pace, headed directly towards the threatening-looking high peak ahead. The sharp top of the mountain was covered with snow, while beneath it a bunch of very dark clouds waited for them.
For the good part of three miles, their way followed the narrow path that, in places, was climbing up almost vertically. They eventually reached its end and emerged from the trees a good five thousand feet above sea level. After another sh
