The Secret of Getting in Italy by Bicycle

Posted March 06, 2008 at 09:28 AM

Probably no other country in Europe has as many places of interest as Italy. Unless you plan your itinerary carefully, you might not be able to visit all the places of interest.

A bicycle tour in Italy may be your best choice to visit all the [...]

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Pebble

Posted July 20, 2007 at 01:55 PM

Still in Yongshun. I need to hang about for a few days andthis place seems like an alright place to do it.

I decided to go for a walk along the river. I'd seen a pagoda on top of anearby hill so thought I'd investigate. A mini expedition that cost me 48 RMB.It was some kind of temple area / grave yard / hotel and [...]

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Melting like a lolly (part 3)

Posted July 20, 2007 at 01:42 PM

Again I felt weak from the relentless sun, spotted abuilding locked up, but with a porch and crashed out for an hour. Again the one thousand ladies returned, steadily bringing me back to life. I did a spot of filming and wandered around in the shade.

All my problems seemed to come from the sky [...]

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Heavy breathing is not my thing (part 3)

Posted July 20, 2007 at 01:11 PM

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+ [...]

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Heavy breathing is not my thing (part 2)

Posted July 20, 2007 at 01:08 PM

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. [...]

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