Caravanistan

Having failed to read this thread, I tried the Irkeshtam road this morning and was told by the solider on guard 10km from the border that it was opening again on 19th September. I feel this is probably quite a credible source, but I would like to have it confirmed before trying again!

I did the Uzbeksitan to Osh crossing today without any problems. We had to queue to enter Andijon province for about an hour on the road, but apart from that, the journey to the border was smooth. At the border, the security guards were interested in my medication and books, but a quick explanation ...

I am going to try to cross into Osh tomorrow, travelling from Tashkent. If anyone thinks I am crazy to try this and should instead wait for a few days, please let me know! Otherwise I will report back on what happens.