encounters at large
categoryPreps for Ironman 70.3 New Orleans
Since 2 days I am here now, in a city so colorful, so relaxed, so different from the rest of the US. While Yvonne and Chris are very...
China 09: Nicole and Chris checking in for the race
Checking in for Ironman China is different to other Ironman races. It was a very peaceful atmosphere, nobody seemed excited or stressed, especially not the Chinese staff. They...
China 08: Chris and Nicole on a bike ride of its own kind
For triathletes riding the bike on the roads of Haikou is really very special. It may look dangerous to you, but all the different vehicles, humans and animals...
China 06: Riding on a tuc-chi is adrenaline pure!
The streets of Haikou have been full of various kinds of vehicles. One of them we tried out when we took the wrong bus and ended up in...
China 05: Nicole having a coffee break in the old town of Haikou
On the first day of our stay we accompanied Nicole on a walk through the old Haikou. The diversity in the streets really impressed us. All sorts of...
China 04: Strolling up the streets of Haikou
One evening walking back from dinner to our hotel, we bumped into a bizarre scene. Fritz wanted me to join the dancing ladies. But I was to tired...
China 03: Eating out Chinese
On our first day in Haikou we went for lunch in the old town of Haikou. Our driver brought us to a local restaurant. What an experience! We...