Ruins of Desert Cathay 61 - "Bridge" across Kash River above Karanghu-tagh - baggage being hoisted across by wire rope - In order to return to Khotan by a different route Stein had to make this temporary 'bridge' over the Kash River - the photo gives a good idea of the river gorges that Stein negociated. It is difficult to determine what Stein's route was once across the river - perhaps along the river to the left? This is an example of will power and resourcefulness.