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Pedaling to Shangri-La

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The first part of our plan was to ride our tandem bicycle across the mountains of historic Tibet and into Yunnan province, to the mythical and literal land of Shangri-la.

Our “New Bohemians” are home

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Bob and Claire Rogers are on their way home from their extended and very exciting trip to China and most of Southeast Asia. They’ll be traveling back to Tucson on Christmas Day. Be sure to check their website for their personal holiday greeting video. They’ll share some of their experiences that they’ve had along the [...]

The New China

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We should study the people of China and their social and business practices; they study us. Like them, we should learn to worry less about the Chinese government.

Shangri-la exists!

Friendly people of China (Photo (c) by Bob Rogers)

Bob swears that he only has a cheap little digital camera with him, but some of the photos he and Claire have gathered are breathtaking and amazing.

Bob and Claire sample Chinese health care

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According to Bob, they suffered some scratches, bruises, and maybe a slight concussion. But they will take a day or two to rest and heal and then continue on their way.

Return to Taiwan, Island in the Sun

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Taiwan has changed so much since she was there last that Chi did not recognize the place, but all for the better. It is a wealthy and vibrant island with hard working, polite people.

On the road to Shangri-La

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Bob and Claire Rogers are on a quest to find their “Shangri-La,” pedaling their tandem bicycle across the streets, hiqhways and dirt roads of southern Asia.

Enjoying Chinese Food and Hospitality

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Chinese people are hospitable; the greatest honor they can offer their friends is to have them over for a meal. The hostess will go to any length to offer the very best to her honored guests.

Bitter-sweet Memories

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Chi Newman’s life has been a series of fortunate occurrences that always seemed to pop up when she needed them most.

Point of View [corrected]

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