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Melting like a lolly (part 1)
Posted July 20, 2007 at 01:31 PM by Mr Wheelie
I woke up feeling a bit rough and after a late breakfast Iheaded off into the heat. I'm never doing that again. Early starts and late finishes from now on.
By 1.45pm I was already fading quickly and stopped at a truck repair shop for some shade, two bottles of water and a 5 mao ice lolly. The heat [...]
Heavy breathing is not my thing (part 3)
Posted July 20, 2007 at 01:11 PM by Mr Wheelie
People in China are absolutely fascinated by construction projects. This can range from a newshopping centre to simply a man knocking down a wall with a lump hammer. Whatever it is, it is sure to attract a crowd. I've seen a group of 100+ [...]
Heavy breathing is not my thing (part 2)
Posted July 20, 2007 at 01:08 PM by Mr Wheelie
Fuling is at the junction point where the Wujiang meets the Chang Jiang. The porters here have skipped the whole basket thing and get straight down to it. They lift huge items on their backs,or dangle them from ropes attached to a bamboo yoke. These guys were very very friendly and helpful. [...]
Heavy breathing is not my thing (part 1)
Posted July 20, 2007 at 01:03 PM by Mr Wheelie
The journey from Wulong to Fuling was mostly down hill, but frustratingly against a head wind that forced me to pedal down hill. Not idea but it was still quite easy riding. The road cut through the rocky landscape, passing through plenty of dark tunnels.
About 20km away from Fuling, the pollution [...]
A mad dash to Maoping
Posted July 20, 2007 at 12:48 PM by Mr Wheelie
I left the unknown village and headed down hill. The road was still bad but the down hill made it a million times easier. After lacerating my tires for so many miles I'm sure Little Wheelie was more than happy to hit nice flat roads again.
Hubei has some lovely old buildings nestled in amongst the [...]
