We are hopping on the new Tibet Railway (The Qingzang railway, Qinghai–Xizang railway, or Qinghai–Tibet railway) tomorrow morning at 8am (7pm Thursday EST) for Beijing. It's a 48 hour ride, so hopefully it will be better than our last one. We are both feeling better this time and will have plenty of food and drink with us. Plus we plan on eating in the dining car this time, we figure this one will have better service (meaning English menus).
We think we are going to stay at Templeside House Hostel. . It seems to be in a good location and offers tours to the Wall in 3 sections , the Forbidden City, a "crazy bar", and the "secret night life". If we dont like it there, we may splurge (if we have the money) and stay in a nice 4-5 star hotel.
If we are lucky, we should get to see the wall with snow on it. Hey, it looks cool in picutres like that, but how many of you actually go in winter time to see it in person, ey?
Loved the Panda!
ReplyDeleteAnd great tips on haggling, transport, etc. I do think you should start backpack tours each year as a business. Even people with money may want to go because you are experiencing the local culture so much.
It's great to be back home with the kids, dogs and cats. Our adorable 7-week old kitten got her first shots this week and turned into a boy. Nick came by and we played a computer game with guitars. Stef's still working and still has the same boyfriend. Teri has volunteered to pick you up or meet you if you fly thru Charlotte (or probably Atlanta) on your way home. Would love to see you guys again soon. (My travelling depends on my health at the time - doing pretty good into second week after surgery.) Jason might be able to make Charlotte too.
I really really really need to see those pants you are wearing every single day of this trip!
-kathe
G'M suggests you try for Anchorage Alaska for Denali & the Northern Lights.Have fun & keep those updates coming.
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