Auf der Seidenstrasse

13,000 kilometers from the Bosporus to the Himalayas. Even as a teenager, Kate Harris dreamed of becoming an explorer. After completing her studies, she sets off with her friend Mel to explore the legendary Silk Road by bicycle. They travel from Istanbul along the Black Sea, over the icy Caucasus, and through the unique landscapes of Central Asia, illegally crossing the border into Tibet and finally reaching India. A sensual and insightful book about longing and the spirit of exploration, the unnatural division of the world, and the wildness of nature. A breathtaking description of the Silk Road, filled with secrets and wonders.