“Nice horse.”

Excerpt… Wu Cheng was seen to be pacing impatiently up and down in front of the East Gate of Chang’an, alternately kicking and cursing any camel unfortunate enough to get in his way. Johanna waved. “Uncle Cheng! Uncle Cheng!” He halted, staring at the three horses galloping in his direction, and then waved back vigorously…

Read more “Nice horse.”

The road’s paved all the way, except where they’re working on it, and they’re always working on it somewhere

Please beware of buffalo on the highway as you travel north. They often lay right on the driving lanes. Bison are very large and can do considerable damage to a tractor-trailer unit. Reduce your speed and be vigilant! —sign on the door of Liard Hotsprings Lodge, mile 477.8 MY DAD DROVE THE ALCAN for the first…

Read more The road’s paved all the way, except where they’re working on it, and they’re always working on it somewhere