Here comes the sun

Springtime in Shanghai

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March 15th 2008
Hi all, Now before y'all get upset (we have heard about the cold weather) things aren't as bright and sunny as they appear. There's a saying that springtime in Shanghai involves nine dips in temperature, complete with rain...and wouldn't you know, the cold rains always seem to arrive on the weekend! Needless to say that cuts into our plans, particularly in regard to getting the bikes back ou ... read more

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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. A... ... read more