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After securing her bicycle rental in Skardu, the traveler quickly realized the stark contrasts in terrain and traffic compared to her flat homeland—The Netherlands. Much to her dismay, the bike proved unwieldy and poorly maintained. The initial excitement waned under the realization of the challenges ahead—the daunting hills and the lack of functioning gears. It wasn't long before the arduous task ahead set in, yet she was determined to embrace the spontaneity of the journey and headed off with a vague direction in mind.