A few days in Leh to sort out our bikes, admire the big mountains and get used to the altitude

We meet some bikepacking friends, plus present a mini awards ceremony for our trip as a whole

Several instances of trouble with the authorities, skirting military land and seeing lots of flamingos in the distance

Lake swims, big breakfasts and a guide to camping

the Mediterranean coast has hot sun, soft shade, lots of old buildings and FRUIT TREES