Adventure

April 2012 Mountains, mountains, mountains! We have crossed an almost unfathomable amount of mountain ranges in the last couple of months, and they show no signs of letting up. As tough as they can be though, it provides for beautiful and rewarding scenery and hiking. We crossed the majestic Yangtze River (長江), the third longest in the world, just upstream of the famous Three Gorges (長江三峽). Having already taken a dip in the frozen Yellow River, we treated ourselves to a slightly more enjoyable (but still chilly!) morning swim in the calm of the Yangtze valley, watching the sun rise over the jagged landscape, summits shrouded in mist.

Heading south, we are encountering more of the monstrous limestone mountains that will gradually morph and mutate into the recognisably unique forms of the kaarst peaks we will encounter around Guilin and Yangshuo in about three weeks. It is really heating up now, with daytime temperatures already approaching 30C. It's time to get out the summer hats and shorts, and prepare for the final two months of the expedition!

We have now raised over HK$163,000 (US$20,897) for the children's charity Viva, which is 16.3% of our HK$1 million target.

Together we can make a difference. Please do consider supporting us by giving to Viva - any amounts appreciated! Tax receipts available to taxpayers in Hong Kong, UK and US.

Thank you so much,

Rob and Leon

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Update from the LIFE team:

"The cycle ride has been joined by another team mate MARKUS SCHORN ready for Australia – 18,000 kms – 7 months

Time is running short before this massive ride will be underway and we want to say thank you to all our supporers who have offered us beds, help with setting everything up and most importantly Support.

Australia – 18,000 kms – 7 months

cameras are being tested, charity events are underway and the support just keeps coming.

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see you soon"