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rocknroll_jeph · 02-20-2024, 12:40 AM

The last day of my 2 week Chinese New Year vacation was a blast. My friend invited me to go on a mystery road trip. We saw some amazing sights along the way and at the top of a mountain had a hot pot lunch, both of our wives didn't want to join so it was just the two of us.

After lunch we kept driving deeper into the mountains enjoying the views. It's always unbelievable that all of the things I do are all within "Beijing". It's more than just the Forbidden City and summer palace, and after 24 years here I am still finding new places.

MSgt O · 02-20-2024, 11:59 AM

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Glad you got to watch that video, I was just joking about learning to drive on that car, to clarify, the first car I ever drove in 1997 was a stick shift and I've always had a manual until the Camaro, and that's just because it wasn't available with a manual in the local market.

HA! Yeah, was very cool to see! Saw your trip into the moutains as well just now. Enjoying it all, and how cool is it with your car as well! You ever get back home, we will have to meet up!

The_bald_eagle_machine · 02-20-2024, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rocknroll_jeph

The last day of my 2 week Chinese New Year vacation was a blast. My friend invited me to go on a mystery road trip. We saw some amazing sights along the way and at the top of a mountain had a hot pot lunch, both of our wives didn't want to join so it was just the two of us.

After lunch we kept driving deeper into the mountains enjoying the views. It's always unbelievable that all of the things I do are all within "Beijing". It's more than just the Forbidden City and summer palace, and after 24 years here I am still finding new places.

Looks like a really good time.

rocknroll_jeph · 02-21-2024, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MSgt O

HA! Yeah, was very cool to see! Saw your trip into the moutains as well just now. Enjoying it all, and how cool is it with your car as well! You ever get back home, we will have to meet up!

Thanks, I'd love to get up north this summer, we'll be in touch!

rocknroll_jeph · 02-21-2024, 06:20 PM

During last weekend's road trip I also recorded video and while I only have one camera, I had enough footage to make a basic video. I tries some new editing techniques (it took me a few hours to learn how to create an animated map) and this is the first time I tried a narration. It's not the best, but it was a learning exercise. Usually when I record my voice it's for a punk/ ska song, so making it clean and bold was a challenge. I learned a lot and next time it will be better!

https://dcd.zjbyte.cn/i7337981571460...app=automobile

I hope that the link works around the world, and hope you all enjoy the views (and hospitality) that I get living abroad! I'm always excited to share my experiences.

SlowLS1 · 02-21-2024, 06:41 PM

Absolutely love the video. You did a great job on it. I bet you and your Camaro get a lot of attention! Your friend’s SRT 8 was very nice also.

rocknroll_jeph · 02-21-2024, 06:51 PM

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Absolutely love the video. You did a great job on it. I bet you and your Camaro get a lot of attention! Your friend’s SRT 8 was very nice also.

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. My friend wrecked his Aston Martin last summer and the SRT8 was his replacement.

There are a lot of Jeeps in China, but SRTs are very rare.

02-20-2024, 12:40 AM	#169
rocknroll_jeph Drives: 11 Camaro V6 RS, 03 BMW Z4 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Beijing & Michigan Posts: 476 View My Garage	The last day of my 2 week Chinese New Year vacation was a blast. My friend invited me to go on a mystery road trip. We saw some amazing sights along the way and at the top of a mountain had a hot pot lunch, both of our wives didn't want to join so it was just the two of us. After lunch we kept driving deeper into the mountains enjoying the views. It's always unbelievable that all of the things I do are all within "Beijing". It's more than just the Forbidden City and summer palace, and after 24 years here I am still finding new places. Attached Images

02-21-2024, 06:41 PM	#174
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 823	Absolutely love the video. You did a great job on it. I bet you and your Camaro get a lot of attention! Your friend’s SRT 8 was very nice also. __________________

02-21-2024, 06:20 PM	#173
rocknroll_jeph Drives: 11 Camaro V6 RS, 03 BMW Z4 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Beijing & Michigan Posts: 476 View My Garage	During last weekend's road trip I also recorded video and while I only have one camera, I had enough footage to make a basic video. I tries some new editing techniques (it took me a few hours to learn how to create an animated map) and this is the first time I tried a narration. It's not the best, but it was a learning exercise. Usually when I record my voice it's for a punk/ ska song, so making it clean and bold was a challenge. I learned a lot and next time it will be better! https://dcd.zjbyte.cn/i7337981571460...app=automobile I hope that the link works around the world, and hope you all enjoy the views (and hospitality) that I get living abroad! I'm always excited to share my experiences.