Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Day Eight - Jyekundo to Xining

Saturday, 19 May 2007

4.50am - I woke up and packed my bag. Knowing that we wouldn't be having breakfast till much later (the shops don't open early in the rurals), I made myself a cup of coffee and have a snack bar to give me energy.

5.15am - Met up with Mr Shi and Pema and drove our way out of a sleeping Jyekundo in darkness.


Sun rising over the tibetan plains


The sun peering out over the mountains


Crossing the bridge into Domda


Stop for breakfast at the only restaurant open at 7.50am

On our way again after a nice big bowl of vermicelli with mutton and bread, washed down with salted tea.


View of a river meandering into the distance


Highway 214 to Xining


An eagle watches over at Da Ye Ma Ling mountain pass. Elevation 4326m.


An ealge's nest along the road


Grazing to clear blue skies and waters


The famous Huang He Luo Li - in its natural form


And when cooked in hot pot


Mr Shi's treat at Mato!


Road block for almost an hour


Two lanes become none


Dark clouds gather around Heka en-route to Xining


Rain is imminent


Snaking up the hills at Heka


Speeding our way into Xining

Making our way on the Xi Dao Yi Ji (West Way No One)
We arrive at Xining at 6.30pm, after driving for about 12 hours and for more than 800km. We returned to the Overseas Chinese Building where I would stay for the next few days before my journey to Lhasa. I bought Mr Shi and Pema dinner and had a taste of "Si Lu Hua Luo" - a 45% alcohol that taste like vodka.
Cheers to a successful expedition to the source!

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Anonymous said...

all the best terence! the photos look great! :)

Anonymous said...

wah.... beautiful pictures.... looks like u really having loads of fun...... :)

Anonymous said...

Rather exhibition-standard-type photos my friend! Looks like a best-seller accompanied by its photo exhibition? ;-) Keep warm and take care!

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