Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Day 19 April 28 Dongsheng to Pejiang Hai

Complimentary breakfast from Dongsheng 4 star Hotel
Shoe cleaning & polishing is a good business in China cos' many wearing leather shoe unlike in Malaysia mostly sleepers
Bidding farewell to Ulla at Dongsheng bus terminal

1000 km down and 14,ooo km to go!

Today's Distance: 72 km
Average Speed: 13.5 Max: 55.0
Time on Bike: 5 hr 21 min
Ave climb: 2% Max: 11%
Trip altitude: 614 m Max: 1449 m
Today's spending: 17.50 rmb
Total Distance to date: 1003 km
Total spending to date: 1353 rmb

Today is a rather sad day for me and Heather as we 'll miss Ulla's company for the rest of the journey. Ulla has decided to take a bus to Lanzhou and train to Urumqi,from there on she 'll take it easy at her own pace.Ulla at 65,maybe age is catching up with her,but her determination and spirit has always surprises me. Take good care and good rest in Urumqi,Ulla! I knew now you are safe in Urumqi.Today also a day to remember as my VDO cyclometer registered a first 1000km at Pejiang Hai

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Meng, sad to see Ulla had to abort the ride. At 65, she's a very strong women. I hope she's doing well and meet up with you guys later on the journey. Bok.