The first steps in Baluchistan, Pakistan...

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Baluchistan, stated by many as a lawless state, a province without control but full of riots, men with beards and guns. For us Baluchistan is the start of Pakistan, driving on the wrong side of the road and colourful trucks. After a ride in a pick-up we step out in front of the Iranian border post. The building stands in the middle of a sandy stretch and the dust is everywhere when a truck passes. Everything looks old, in bad shape and deserted. This doesn't look like anything we've expected to see as a border between the beautiful Iran and the for us new Pakistan.

But looks are deceiving and the border is there and in use. The people outside are friendly and helpful. We get our stamps to leave Iran and we continue into a new country. Crossing the border seems easy. With our bicycles in our hands we take the first steps in Baluchistan, Pakistan!