It’s always an exciting moment to arrive at the rally start hotel, especially after our rather gruelling journey to get here. A Shangri-La – what joy after Guangzhou. We were reacquainted with old friends, packing the cars, having convivial dinners and there has been time to replenish my confiscated items. When I went through China Trains’ security at Guangzhou, one of my bags was searched … Continue reading Hospital, a policeman and a show

I thought it would be interesting to go to Hong Kong before the rally start, in Chengdu. That way, we could enjoy a couple of days in HK, before taking the new super high speed whizzo train to Guangzhou and then on to Chengdu. HK was rainy, but still fun. Then it all went slightly wrong. In theory, the new service to Guangzhou should have … Continue reading A fast train to China

Just over a week before we leave – excited and not a little anxious. Mainly excited though. I think. Continue reading Trans Himalayan Adventure