China stone diary

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Another very hot and steamy day and today we begin the drive from Xiamen to Beijing. The journey by road will take two days and two nights. There are two drivers, neither of whom speak any English. They will take turns driving so that we can make the trip non-stop. Our first night on the road was very dramatic as we drove through a huge electric storm with the whole skyline or steep sided mountains being thrown into light with each flash. With no English my two drivers could not be nicer, helping me navigate my way through the self service meals at our stops, and making sure I am comfortable on the road.