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Aluminum without spacers ;-)

Celebrating Mathieu Vander Poel's victory in stage 2 of the Tour de France....in some random, vacant, Provincial Park's parking lot.

Pancakes are the next best thing when a loaded vehicle is already exceeding it's limit.

We pack up and leave this camp today and head out to Shanghai. Hopefully we can find something that can accommodate us...fingers crossed. This place was like heaven...so close to to a sprawling metropolis.

I kinda like the look of the overgrown disorder and pleasant decay. We have deployed our services in a thorough rubbish collection program ;-) A electronically controlled gate acts as sentry to the 1/2 mile gravel road. Fee is 4.65usd per day. A bunker styled washing facility has crystal clear...

Someimes we just get lucky...a hidden little gem. Just outside of Ningbo...south side on the mouth of the Yangse. Three days so far and we haven't got the boot nor seen a soul....priceless!

I love these stories about how and what inspired us to spend as much time surrounded by nature. And no doubt those who do live a much calmer and fulfilled life. Mine definitely was nurtured by my parents and both would be smiling down on me knowing their efforts were not wasted. Currently...

Drying ourselves out after being directly in a typhoon's path as it makes landfall.

Wow...nice part of the country. Do you use Strava to help find your routes and whatnot? We use it over here and is quite helpful. Plus my wife is a total segment nut...always hunting QOM's.

Nice looking tarp...how does it connect to your vehicle?

Not much going on with this thread but I will try and revive ;-) On a half year tour of western China. Currently in Fujian Province, heading up to Shanghai. White Flower Tea being grown everywhere and has been for a very long time. Beautiful quiet roads amongst some pretty spectacular scenery!

In the hills southwest of Shanghai. A whole lot of tea cultivation going on.

They're not dogs...nor do they like 'em...but they are great overlanders

Pick a direction and go

Tibetans are a very hardy bunch...creature comforts consist of a wind break and a good pile of yak dung to fuel their stoves. Some live in tents all year round tending their herds while others live in homes pass down from generations. An amazing culture in so many ways. Pete's assessment was...

Definitely a belly-boat and fins. Weight has been an issue during our trips and vehicle modifications that don't allow removing the rear seats. More than one way to skin a cat...maybe I have enough room now ;-)

I'm a little embarrassed to say how long I drove around with my security lug socket in the shop...and my bike rack key in the kitchen fibber drawer. Maybe a year would pass before I could squeeze out a laugh...if I ever needed them.

I would reckon Google or Youtube searches will come up practically empty. Your Tibetan guide would be the one to ask. And now that your trip (through China) is done and dusted, I wouldn't be surprised he'd say you're the first westener he's heard of that has done a self driving tour from Nepal...

Hi Stone...welcome to OB and keep on rolling!

WOW!!! How awesome was that...you guys are definitely on a very short list of western overlanders who have crossed Tibet. Great pictures...many thanks for sharing. Some I recognize...and you both look pretty darn happy. Your town square pic in Shangri-la gets me itchin' to start sleeping under...