Eli from Russia

Some people buy cars. Some buy real estate. Instead I’ve got a Tajik donkey named Serge. Along with him, but mostly thanks to him, since he carries our supplies, we explore the Fann Mountains in Tajikistan.

Also, along the way, two dogs started following us, and we decided to keep them—they will be great guards against the wolves, which are quite common in these mountains. So, that's our international team now: me, an American comrade, Serge the Tajik, and two dogs: Bulochka (‘a bun’ in Russian) and Bulochka Two. Dream team!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 4,407



@tristanpalser7860

Talk about an adventure! Those photos in the mountains look straight up magical

2 weeks ago | 32

@marie22213

I don't understand why SHE can't help carry some stuff. Humans travel. And Carry little things all the time the donkey is a partner who helps, not a servant so humans can be lazy.

1 week ago | 4

@andrem7718

I have two horses. You’re going to love having the critter. Bit of advice though. Get a new saddle pad. The one you have doesn’t fit right and is worn. Also you need to make sure the pack on each side is equal. Anything more than a few pounds will sore his back after a few days of long hiking. To check his back for soreness run place your fingers on either side of his spine and run them down his spine. If he flinch’s or pulls away he is sore and cannot carry a load. Also give him some grain after each day. Hay alone isn’t going to be enough to offset his calorie burn. Other than that have fun!

1 week ago | 10

@user-ei6fn7qr4d

Poor baby that seems like a heavy baggage for such a small guy

1 week ago | 3

@TBlack-qb1nb

My grandmother had four donkeys and they saved her life of hardship, easy maintenance, love love love

2 weeks ago | 7

@SourojitBh

Wow, just.. wow! I don't know what else you can ask for. Take care and have a great journey, and thanks for sharing it with us.

2 weeks ago | 15

@kalukhanluhar7498

Best of luck for your adventures journey. Enjoy your trip 👍. Just seems donkey 🐴 has little bit over burdened 😃. Beautiful landscapes 🏔

2 weeks ago | 21

@user-it1cc3pp4x

Please don't abuse the donkey too much, or they start to rebel!

2 weeks ago | 14

@Neonnatty

Whaatttttt?!? A donkey is way better than any of those other things you mentioned 😂😂😂 how lovely! And wonderful of you to let the pups join your journey, this is amazing and I hope you are safe, healthy and happy along your travels. And of course the animals as well

2 weeks ago | 12

@umcentrolivre

It doesn't look like there's enough food for him out there. ..

2 weeks ago | 2

@skyedog24

You pack with a mule you ride a horse 🐎

2 weeks ago | 3

@mayabergsdottir9622

What a great story! Greetings from the Kurdish mountains ❤❤

2 weeks ago | 7

@ricardoDLMMDF

Eli Maravilhosa!! Boa Viagem!! As imagens são maravilhosas, Gratidão!

2 weeks ago | 5

@MakerBoyOldBoy

You continue to amaze us all with your daring adventures. I would expect that you have provided yourselves with sharpened means of defense, at the least. Bless you both for a safe journey.

2 weeks ago | 6

@gatonosol2025

Isso que é viver a vida! Parabéns ❤aqui do Brasil

2 weeks ago | 6

@Abc-qm4kv

This is animal abuse! I really thought that you were a better person….it‘s really sad!

1 week ago | 5

@gaelforceoreilly3148

Wow .. me and a Danish girl Birgitte did the same in Morrocco back in 1982 - 2 dogs joined us and our 2 donkeys .. toughest part was leaving without the dogs - them vainly running after the taxi

1 week ago | 2

@jasonfitzpatrick414

Looks fun, except for the donkey. Have you seen Shrek?

2 weeks ago | 5

@adina838

Perfect team! 🥹🙏🏼

2 weeks ago | 5

@nserekoraymond8593

Donkeys are the unsung heroes of the tough mountain terrains

2 weeks ago | 2