'What a weird pack', says one of the rural men beside me. He looks it over carefully, its straps and belts and zips and its odd shape. Or at least, that's what … Luxuries include beds, washing rooms, and dining cars. … I have learnt quickly enough that relatively few people grace the dining car or even avail themselves of the food trolley. … In a strange way, that small seat in the midst of the corridor bustle enables one to find some quiet space, as much mental as physical. …

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Trundling out of Chengdu | Voyages on the Left