1. Beijing, China
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... photos and had some appetizers. This was a great welcoming into Beijing . We were soon on our way to Tiananmen square for our last group pictures.  Amidst police men and tourists we line...

2. Lanzhou, China
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The stark contrast between busy city life and the temporary escape to a massive municipal park lying on the slopes of the bordering mountains is remarkable.  We walked up for hours visiting Buddh

3. Zhangye, China
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We visit a Buddhist monastery complex in Zhangye during our rest day.  We are amazed at how such big cities can grow in the middle of nowhere land. Water can change the most arid environment into

4. Searching for Balance in Samarkand
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Prior to our departure from Samarkand we had a brief television interview at Registan Square.  During the next couple of days we both felt a lack of energy and fatigue. The sun, the heat, i