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In this episode Itchy Boots travels through Topa to Kashgar, Xinjiang, where she tackles a handful of practical and cultural hurdles. The day begins with a realization about fuel buying rules in China, where paying with a Chinese ID card is required and some stations still prefer cash. She notes that in Xinjiang, life operates on Beijing time, so offices and shops open late and shut early, which shapes the day’s plan. Her mission is to obtain a Chinese driver license for herself, a process that turns out to be surprisingly smooth: no driving test is needed, and the Dutch license is exchanged for a Chinese one after filling out forms. A new Chinese plate is issued for her motorcycle Frankie, a vintage bike that’s technically too old for regular riding in China but is permitted because it is not locally plated. As she navigates Kashgar, Itchy Boots observes the city’s ancient Silk Road heritage, the lively bazaars, and the Uyghur culture, including the distinctive dress, language, and mo
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