Unwinding in Rawalpindi, just before returning home.

A young boy stands in a dimly lit barn beside a cow, holding a bundle near its face.A person rides a motorcycle through a narrow, dimly-lit alleyway with closed metal gates.Silhouettes of buildings and a tower are set against a dusk sky filled with birds in flight.A dimly lit, rustic alley features an old motorcycle, a few people seated and standing, and weathered brick architecture.A person in pink, along with a child, looks out of a train window while another person stands on the platform beside the train.Two men are grooming a goat in front of a metal gate.A person in traditional attire is pushing a metal shutter in a dimly lit alley, with another person standing in the background and a third person at the edge holding a bottle.A busy street scene shows a woman and child in a tuk-tuk while a man and child ride a motorbike alongside mixed traffic.A man in traditional attire pushes a cycle rickshaw loaded with stacks of colorful textiles along a brick-lined street.

And, at last, Peshawar! Quick catchup from the final main stop in my big Pakistan tour.

A group of men wearing traditional clothing is sitting and talking on a street sidewalk.A person walks through the arched doorway of a dimly lit building, leading to a tiled outdoor area with a colorful stained glass design above the entrance.A man and a child on a motorcycle stop to look at food stalls in a bustling market.A young girl carrying a colorful backpack stands among women wearing burkha on a bustling street.A group of men and a boy in traditional clothing are gathered near a parked motorcycle on a street.Men walk down a narrow street with metal barriers displaying text in a non-English script, in front of closed shops.A busy street scene features people chatting near a fruit stall, a motorcycle, and various shops in the background.A narrow, worn street with a yellowed wall displaying the Pakistani flag, lined with aged architecture, leads to a person in the distance.

A few days late, maybe I’m getting tired of all this time on the road, but had to share the days spent in the Kalash Valleys!

In a dimly lit room with shafts of light filtering through, a person stands silhouetted in front of a fire, while another sits nearby.Two people in traditional clothing stand on a rocky terrain with mountains and greenery in the background, engaged in an activity with strings or ropes.A rustic kitchen features a central wood-burning stove with teapots on top, surrounded by traditional kitchenware and a cozy seating area with cushions on the floor.A person wearing traditional attire and a hat is sitting pensively in a rustic room with kitchenware and a woven stool.A rustic wooden house with a lattice design sits next to a wooden fence, set against a backdrop of majestic mountains.A group of children is playing with a ball in a courtyard while an older person watches them.A small child in a traditional outfit sits on the floor, while three adults are gathered in conversation inside a rustic room.Three children dressed in colorful traditional attire are sitting and standing on a wooden porch.A woman is preparing traditional flatbreads on a cooking surface with various kitchen items around her.An older person wearing colorful clothing and sunglasses sits contentedly inside a rustic, cozy space with patterned textiles.

Catchup from the last days on the insanely beautiful Hunza Valley.

Dark, jagged mountain peaks rise sharply through misty clouds, with a partially snow-covered summit in the background.A group of five men are on a wooden bridge, with one taking a photo of the others, and mountains are visible in the background.A serene turquoise lake is surrounded by towering, rugged mountains under a partly cloudy sky.A person in a cap and casual clothing sits alone at a table in a cafe with a "No Smoking" sign and artwork of running horses on the wall.A person on a motorcycle is looking to the side in front of a shop with a person inside, illuminated by red lighting.A group of people stands on a rocky cliff overlooking a rugged mountain landscape and a meandering river under a cloudy sky.A person is selling various vegetables, including tomatoes and leafy greens, at a market stall.A man stands on a rocky mountain edge taking a photo with his phone, surrounded by a dramatic landscape of mountains under a cloudy sky.A group of children in school uniforms are playing cricket on a sandy field with a set of improvised goalposts in the foreground.A "SLOW" road sign stands near a small structure with a "WELCOME TO PAKISTAN" banner, set against a backdrop of mountains and lush greenery.A vendor and a customer stand at a small food stall with a colorful umbrella, set against a backdrop of majestic mountains and a twilight sky.

Under the shadow of the Nanga Parbat, between Fairy Meadows and Astore Valley.

A group of goats is walking along a rocky path through a mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks in the background.Three boys are happily interacting near a horse with a backdrop of trees and mountains.A vehicle travels along a narrow mountain road surrounded by rocky terrain and distant peaks.A young child stands behind a wooden and wire window of a shop, which is filled with various canned and packaged goods on the shelves.A sunlit room with a table covered in a cloth, a small vase of flowers, a bottle, and an outdoor view through a mesh window.A grassy outdoor seating area with several plastic chairs and tables is set against a rocky cliff backdrop, decorated with colorful flags and a unique art installation.A person sits partially visible inside a rustic building with colorful balls mounted on a pole by the entrance and a scenic mountainous landscape in the background.A majestic mountain range with snow-covered peaks is seen in the background, while a lush forest of tall trees lines a winding path in the foreground.

Time to leave Lahore. Some quick picks from the last few days.

A man wearing a brown outfit is holding a tray with several cups, in what appears to be a food-serving setting.A child is sitting on a motorbike, held by an adult, while eating a snack.A man holding a white plastic bag stands in front of a closed shop, looking at a cat near an open door.Two individuals stand near a railing in a park where a white horse walks on the grass.A group of people, including children and adults, are seated inside and on the edge of small green rickshaws, parked next to a bus decorated with red and white patterns.

Another day closes, blissfully unaware of the brutal mess where heading to. The beauty of the countryside.

A person walks a dog along a quiet, cobblestone street in the evening, illuminated by a streetlamp.A person is moving quickly past a seated woman with a cane and a nearby dog on a patio area.A person is seen inside a house through a window, surrounded by a dimly lit exterior.A silhouette of a dog stands on an illuminated cobblestone path surrounded by trees and foliage in a dimly lit outdoor setting.

High tower

A tall building with a prominent central staircase and warm sunlight casting shadows on its facade.

Turn it on

A light switch is surrounded by lush green foliage and plants.

Sunday leftovers…

Pink flowering oleander branches frame a sidewalk with a white car parked on the street.