Putting the Qin in China

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October 6th 2008

Published: October 7th 2008

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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The General's Meeting

in Pit 3

En masse!

Pit 1

As individual as we are

every warrior is unique, that's a lot of uniqueness

Standing guard for 2000 years

Ancient doorway

each pit was blocked after completion

The wounded

Warrior hospital

where the pain staking process of piecing together takes place

And their off!

Terracotta horses

Fading to grey

.....pigments of colour still remain after 2 millennium

Flash of colour

once brightly painted soldiers with intricate armour detail

Being revealed

Catching the ray's

have you seen my shades?

How long

...have we got to stand like this?

12th October 2008

Jean(Mum)
non-member comment

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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