Downhill
How can one explain the pure bliss of cycling 74km, 70 of those km's being downhill!! A brief climb out of the campsite along the highway and then...yeeeehah, all the way into Kashgar as we dropped in elevation from 2200m to 1200m. What a ride! The rugged sandstone mountains were fringed with green fields, poplar trees, quaint villages and delightfully lovely and friendly school kids who waved non-stop! Oh, and was a tailwind mentioned? With everyone in by early afternoon, it means that we have a day and half to explore the treasures of Kashgar; noodle houses, shops, bike stores, gardens etc.! After six days on the road, most cyclists were keen to enjoy the hot showers, use the laundry service and internet cafes and get into some shopping therapy. How will we ever forget the scenery and landscapes that we have had since our arrival in both Kyrgyzstan and China? It is also time to say goodbye to yet another bunch of sectionals - Lili, Danie, Ken and Barb - thank you, miss you and wish you well on your onward journeys. We now welcome Joy and Brian into the Silk Route fold. So, as most get ready for the party tonight, tomorrow is a day to hang out, clean up, and eat up. Then our onward march to Beijing continues.
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Posted September 26, 2007 by Field Writer
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