Silk Route 2012 – Page 7 – Jan Kremer's blog

Silk on the road!

June 4, 2012June 8, 2012inChina, Silk Route 2012

Well, it was a surprise like many other things I see along the route. This one is special though: silk! As you might know, silk was one of the Chinese secrets in ancient times. It is said that Lei-tzu discovered … Continue ReadingSilk on the road!

From Mengcheng to Luyi, visiting Tai Qing palace

June 3, 2012June 16, 2012inChina, Silk Route 2012

Fortunately there is also something else than BND in China! On rest days, and sometimes between pedaling, I’m exploring some Chinese history as well. On our way from Mencheng to Luyi, approx. 145 km’s I had a well-deserved break at … Continue ReadingFrom Mengcheng to Luyi, visiting Tai Qing palace

Big, Noisy & Dirty

May 29, 2012inChina, Silk Route 2012

So far so good! Since Nanjing we have been bicycling approx. 775 kilometers to Luoyang. In total approx. 1200 kilometer, which is just about 10% of the Silk Route we’re following. Getting into a rhythm took a few days, and … Continue ReadingBig, Noisy & Dirty