Chuck at Murree, high in the mountains surrounding Islamabad
With Rhys and Fintan still bedridden, Chuck and Dave departed the guesthouse with Ali to Murree, a town high up in the mountains surrounding Islamabad with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It was an interesting drive through mountain villages on the way and the boys had lunch up there in a restaurant overlooking the dramatic scenery.
That evening, with Rhys and Fintan feeling slightly better, we took a drive to see the government buildings. These are all relatively new as Islamabad was only created as a city in the 1950s after Pakistan gained it independence. We had arrived to Pakistan in the aftermath of national elections and while visiting government buildings, we were struck by the intense level of security. Although we never encountered any problems, the overwhelming presence of weapons and checkpoints is a constant reminder of the current security threat.
Pakistan House of Parliament, Islamabad
After sightseeing, we decided to go back to the same hillside restaurant as the food and views were so great that it would be a shame if Fintan and Rhys completely missed it. We had another great evening chatting away, enjoying the views and smoking sheisha afterwards.
Dave and Rhys at the restaurant with Islamabad below in the distance.
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