Rich & San's Long March... Yunan, Guangxi, Hunan, Shaanxi


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September 24th 2007
Published: September 29th 2007
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We both agreed (a rare thing I know) that to travel in China is a mission, one with chances of significant higher success if there is either a) the ability of speaking some of the language or b) paying for an interpreter. San chose the former whereas Rich chose the latter (gratuitously!)....Both of us had short scourges before into China, Rich in Shanghai for a few days with John and Siti a few ye... Read Full Entry



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On the move through Gansu countryside...On the move through Gansu countryside...
On the move through Gansu countryside...

The fertile plains of the Yellow river valley lined with the terraced dry hillsides - very different from Hunan we had left....
Mini ornate boxes on sale....Mini ornate boxes on sale....
Mini ornate boxes on sale....

Chinese tourist spots must have the biggest variation of junk on the planet...
Crickets in a cage...Crickets in a cage...
Crickets in a cage...

Backlit by evening sun these singing crickets are sold to naturalise your environment...
Guard outside police headquarters, Xi'anGuard outside police headquarters, Xi'an
Guard outside police headquarters, Xi'an

I guess he's paid to look tough...
The kneeing archer...The kneeing archer...
The kneeing archer...

Several of the terracotta soliders are on display in cabinets... the place was mobbed with people... this place really is a huge tourist draw...
A general on display...A general on display...
A general on display...

Decorated with bows and showing rank by curly shoes and top quality armor...
A pit corridor as excavated...A pit corridor as excavated...
A pit corridor as excavated...

A lot of the pits were looted, burnt and smashed over the years...
Close-up...Close-up...
Close-up...

As most people know each warroir is different down to the tred on their shoes and the style of hair and belt buckle....



1st October 2007

why issit 2+1 virgins? who's the 3rd virgin huh?
1st October 2007

oh chey! i thought wat... it's ur friend Lai Her...

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