In the middle of my narcotic induced stupor we departed Lanzhou early traveling due east along the route of the Red Army's historic "Long March" of 1934 when Mao Zedong defeated the KMT forces of Chang Chai Shiek. Our destination today was Pingliang and the mystically mountain of Kongtong Shan, birthplace of Taoism. We will spend two nights here exploring the mountain and the many Taoist temples. To commemorate the Long March I bought Dan Stewart a new hat to wear while reading about Alaska politics!
From the Mediterranean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, this is my first "round-the-world" tour and the first time I am traveling alone. It's also the first time I am NOT the leader of the group. This will be a huge adventure for me, one that tests my patience (smile), stamina and my ability to adapt. I can't wait!
Friday, June 21, 2013
The Long March
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