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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

Rest day in Nanjing

May 23, 2012inChina, Silk Route 2012

The third day was again 140 kilometer or so, but now the sun was shining! Again an early start, with a few hills we made it to Nanjing in due time (and a little sun burn of course). Up till … Continue ReadingRest day in Nanjing