We made it!
We cycled into Beijing in a convoy, dodging the usual bikes and other traffic - to arrive at a busy but cold and overcast Tiananmen Square. Quite a moment-and we felt close and very connected to each other, However - after the required photographs infront of Chairman Mao's larger than life picture- the policeman started to get edgy and wished to move us on. It was too cold to hang around anyway. On to our hotel where celebratory food and drink was waiting, and I then put on a slide show of our journey. It evoked the full range of emotions and we were overwhelmed anew as to just how much groung- literally and figuratively we had covered.
It has been very hectic since arrival with bike packing, changing hotels, dealing with clearing up - and trying to get from A to B by taxis which invariably get lost! So today we are escaping from the hordes and will be cavorting along the Great Wall.
Will get last photos taken in Beijing later....
It is just now time to rejoice and give thanks for life itself
Joan
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I have enjoyed your blog so much, Joan...feel sorry that it will end. Bought some dried apricots from Tajikistan today. Will think of you when I eat them! Bon voyage on your long journey home.
Carol xx
Congratulations. Thank your for your magnificant blog. It has been a wonderful read. Safe trip home! I hope this does not sound flippant, but, what’s next? Stay well. R.
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