Putting the Qin in China


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October 6th 2008
Published: October 7th 2008
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Ni hao Arrived in Xi'an on the overnight train from Beijing, we had a luxury cabin with our own en-suite. Xi'an was crowded, this seems to be the norm at all the Chinese train stations we have been to so far, train travel is a popular mode of transport given the huge distances that people cover. We got in a taxi to the hotel and our driver started driving but did not appear to know where we want... Read Full Entry



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Cards & board games are both popular past times
I like to ride my bicycleI like to ride my bicycle
I like to ride my bicycle

I like to ride my bike!
Five starred one SunFive starred one Sun
Five starred one Sun

The Chinese flag
Xi'an train stationXi'an train station
Xi'an train station

heart of the city
Busy, busy Xi'anBusy, busy Xi'an
Busy, busy Xi'an

Drivers drive with one hand over the car horn and the other on the car horn!!!
Light our wayLight our way
Light our way

Chinese lantern on the city walls
The South gate towerThe South gate tower
The South gate tower

The start & end of our 14km stroll around the city walls
Terracotta ArmyTerracotta Army
Terracotta Army

in all its glory
Warrior reflectsWarrior reflects
Warrior reflects

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12th October 2008

Hi Darlings
Rob, your little sister is winding you up about your beloved Mini. All right, I did have a bit of trouble finding the spare wheel, it was a good job you rang me from China to put me right and problably saved a lot of money in putting the Mini back together again. She is exaggerating about the speeding, it's the new designer sunglasses, I'm having a little bit of trouble seeing the speedometer; although I would add the flowery throws over the back seats adds a certain Je ne Sais Quoi!! and the colours go very well with the fluffy dice and cushions, however I have not been able to find a nodding dog yet - but I'm having great fun looking. Rob, be asured Your Mini is in safe hands and I'm sure you will love the transformation and I promise I will have "Pensioner's Silver Wagon" etched out before you come home. Love you both - Stay safe Mum

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