The Great Wall
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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. ... [read more]
For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. ... [read more] Blog: Landed!!
Date: January 19th 2008
Hey to everyone reading this. We are here safely and having a fantastic time. On Thursday night we took an evening walk past the Forbidden City and Tiana'men Sq. It was very cold and we all bought some coats, and was actually snowing on Thursday. We also had some v. traditional Chinese food which invovled Peking duck! Yesterday we went back and actually went into the City, it was amazing and felt ... read more
Date: January 19th 2008
Hey to everyone reading this. We are here safely and having a fantastic time. On Thursday night we took an evening walk past the Forbidden City and Tiana'men Sq. It was very cold and we all bought some coats, and was actually snowing on Thursday. We also had some v. traditional Chinese food which invovled Peking duck! Yesterday we went back and actually went into the City, it was amazing and felt ... read more
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THE WAIT IS OVER
Hey, I'm James. I wouldn't really regard myself as well traveled, but I'm not one to sit at home and twiddle my thumbs. We've been planning this trip round the world for nearly two years. By the end of July '08 will have visited China, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and USA. Going with four very good friends. It will be a great adventure and a fantastic experience.
The four friends with are tagging along with me and their blogs are: Richard "Burst the Bubble" Huntington,... full info
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