Language, people, traffic and pollution
November 29th 2005 OK, for someone who prides herself in her linguistic ability, China has been a real ego-check. I spent the month before the trip attempting to learn a little travel Chinese (which did come in handy) but not being able to read is a real handicap. I have become an expert mime and pointer. When I do try to say anything apart from nee hao (hello) or xie-xie (thank you), I quickly get into dangerous
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