Posts Tagged ‘Chengdu’

Posted in TRAVELS on July 19, 2005

Stuck in Chengdu

After a painful and early wake up (Bene had to kick me a number of times so that I would finally emerge from my Chinese Alcohol induced coma), we got ready for our arrival in Chengdu at 07:00. We were quickly ready, folding sleeping bags away, putting away a couple of books and that was it ... Continue Reading

Posted in TRAVELS on July 18, 2005

Beijing – Chengdu by train

After a last dinner with the Ambassador, I made my fond goodbyes and left the french residence, leaving behind all this luxury with a slight pinch of the heart but generally very happy to leave Beijing and head for my dream of Lhassa. I met up with Bene. We embarked joyfully on the train h ... Continue Reading