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Silk Road, Word meanings, Ducking back - to move your head or body avoid been hit or seen, Swathe - wrap in several layers of fabric, Careered down - move fast as if out of control, Manoeuvres - serious moves requiring skill, Cairn of rocks - important human-made pile of rocks, Salt flakes - areas of flat land covered with layers of salt, Billowed - fill with air and swell outward, Kora - an ancient Tibetan culture which requires the devotee to go round the stupa or temple, Nibbling - take small bites, Predetermined - decided in advance, Drokbas - shepherds, Evasive - different, Swerve - turn, Ascertain - find, Sturdy - strong, Festooned - covered