China
Later I noticed what looked like a town up ahead. I asked a shepherd whether this was Sonid Youqi and he said that yes, it was just over there. Coasting along, it took ages, even though the town had seemed so close initially. In fact I covered about twenty kilometres before I arrived. This must have been an illusion of sorts, created by the dry, crystal clear air and the extraordinarily good visibility. (from "Against the Wind" - Poolbeg Press)
