Daring Dave New title for you... I don't suppose I will ever get to China and anayway would never be able to venture to that place ..... looks amazing!
Folklore I wonder if the next edition of that black and white book on China will include The Legend of Lao Ge. Loved the stories and great to see you got the shots!
Folklore Amazing what leads one to travel to where we travel Jo...amazing what dreams can actually come true if one puts one's mind to it. But one's own story...mmm...think for mine I've probably gotta write it. To be continued...!!!
Great photos Glad you checked it out Jeremy. Hope the music in this and my last two blog took you back to Gansu...to your road through this mysterious province. In June we'll be heading to New Zealand to see the fabulous Cream in concert with Jo Trouble. Give us a wave from Beijing...we'll be the ones in the front row bopping away!
back in Gansu! Great photos, Dave! It's been a long time... I remember us talking about Gansu 3 years ago when I was cycling through this mystreious Chinese Province. glad to see you went back. I should be in Beijing around mid June. How long are you staying?
back in Gansu! In spirit only Jeremy. At last i'm telling the story of my life changing journey to Maiji Shan...after all how often do you end up with a Chinese brother in word and deed?
...nagging itch to remove...the holder at my groin. ...nagging itch to remove...the holder at my groin... soooo pleased I re-read that sentence again with accuracy!
I'm sorry we missed Gansu on the first attempt- my loss your gain, great account dancing one.
...nagging itch to remove...the holder at my groin. About time I told what you missed out my love. Always better when one reads my blogs as well as listening to the music and viewing the pics!
History lesson with locals Thank you for taking us beyond the well known Terracotta Warriors, loved the story and history of Han Yangling. Funny how many people we meet just pass on by, but others are meant to stay in our lives.
History lesson with locals Great you checked in Jo. Han Yangling is one of our favourite sights in China...but not well known. To think it led to my Xiong li makes it a special place for us indeed.
China history Hey Dave, it was great to read your blog about China's history. I also believe that Gansu is a very beautiful province. Next time I go back to China I would like to visit this place.
China history I have to admit I'm a bit of a Sinophile, Marcos. The more I travel in China the more it fascinates me. I think you know what I mean considering your own travels.There are so many treasures that one never hears of unless one stumbles upon them. My next blog is one of them.
Off the beaten tracks Wow! This seems to be a place really off the beaten tracks with lots of interesting stuff to see. And how brave of you to intervene when the two guys were fighting.
Off the beaten tracks The bravery was going to China with the sole reason that Robin could drive me to Maiji Shan that neither of us had visited. Intervening in a fight when I have never punched anyone in my life is one of those things one does and afterwards one wonders why. Spontaneous compulsion can be either rewarding or disastrous when travelling, Katha. Sometimes ya gotta step in with confidence and take a photo no matter how it turns out!!!
Beautiful picture Thanks Katha. When every turn was a beautiful picture that evening it is great to hear what appeals to others. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Lovely! A good story telling about Maiji Shan embedded with historical facts. I am still itching to know what happened in the police station when Robin punched! I liked the humors part when you took snaps with the same guys you saved from tearing each other apart. Will wait for the next part to read
Lovely! There is a saying in Oz Tab, "What happens on tour stays on tour" for those moments that should be kept to oneself e.g. spats on a football field or in the heat of battle. We all have such moments or curve ball surprises when travelling. The punch up at the police station is one of those. The adventure continues with never a dull moment. The next blog may be a Travelblog first.
Beautiful Thanks for commenting Jools. As I only got minimal pics up around the grottoes I hope one's imagination can guess being there was beyond beautiful.
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New title for you... I don't suppose I will ever get to China and anayway would never be able to venture to that place ..... looks amazing!