Shogran on Mini Pajero (spitfire)

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spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 13:04:28 +0500 #161

@automakerz...
you are absolutely right dear.Our country has every thing...from sea to mountains...I have also seen few parts of the world too but believe me that beauty of our country is matchless.we should pray for its prosperity and stability..There is a lot more to explore..I pray that Life and health give me a chance to see more wonderful places of our country.AMEEN

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 13:19:14 +0500 #162

@shahzad727....
This time we could not find a good place in Abbotabad.Due to some seminar a lot of visitors were in Abbotabad and almost all good/reasonable places were full...A strange situation..Further more we reached Abbotabad very late at around 12.30/1.00.my kids were very tired and sleepy.After spending an hour in search of previously visited places ended up in a compromised sort of place..
I feel best place to stay is Shimla Resort on "Shimla Pahari".yes there is also a Shimla Pahari in Abbotabad:).I think it belongs to Gohar Ayub Son of President Ayub Khan.nice place.normally we stay there..
Its a bit tricky From Mansehra to pick right route...some times we miss very obvious things.Any how part of fun...

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 13:26:37 +0500 #163

@iiqbal....
Thanks brother...
Its a pleasure to share pics of different trips with you brothers....

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 13:34:09 +0500 #164

@Zahid135...
You are right....when and where else our vehicles can have a chance to take a bath with mineral water :). but normally when we are coming back from a trip,all the energies are consumed and we are in a hurry to reach home.And when going ,curiosity to see ahead is there so we do not bother to serve our vehicle and we continue our journey..Normally it happens with me at least..

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 13:42:15 +0500 #165

@Khanmomar...
What a pleasure Omar Bhai to see you here...I feel you are THE MOST AUTHENTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA of Pakistan.I am really impressed by your knowledge about all these places and find you a source of inspiration.
I am obliged Omar bhai that you like my efforts....
Regards.

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 13:45:57 +0500 #166

And we continue.....
A closer look of the local people/children enjoying ice cold water of Kunhar..

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 13:48:26 +0500 #167

Angry water of Kunhar.......
see the beauty..

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 13:50:01 +0500 #168

And our Mini once again.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 13:51:43 +0500 #169

An interesting hanging bridge on Kunhar

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 13:53:42 +0500 #170

A road going down to River used by locals...

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 13:56:34 +0500 #171

Just to remind you once again that our ride was this mini..lolzs:D.

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 13:58:35 +0500 #172

Another heavy bridge to be used by vehicles.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 14:00:05 +0500 #173

Another beautiful view of River Kunhar....

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 14:02:25 +0500 #174

As you know that Balakot was one of the places who received maximum damage by earthquake.....all the bridges were gone too...So this type of steel bridges are in use...

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 14:04:39 +0500 #175

Its all bolt on structures with heavy steel plates...

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 14:06:34 +0500 #176

This bridge survived I think ....

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 14:08:10 +0500 #177

A view of Kunhar from the bridge...

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 14:09:51 +0500 #178

Road condition not very good in Balakot.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 14:14:40 +0500 #179

A local jeep shop...they restore these jeeps beautifully...normally Army auctioned jeeps with short wheel base..They convert them into long wheel base and it seems that they are original long wheel base jeeps..
I examined them in detail but really marvelous body job.amazing.

spitfire (spitfire) 2010-04-23 14:16:19 +0500 #180

A lot of construction/rebuilding work is still going on after earthquake...