Settling in Photo 15

Settling in

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August 19th 2008
Today is my third "full" day in China and we've been busy getting settled into our new temporary home. For those who don't know, "we" refers to my partner, in both travels and in life, named Jen. I'm sure you'll see lots of her in various photos. I'm really grateful she's able to come with me to China because I don't think it'd be nearly as much fun alone. In any case, I'll try to summarize ... read more

Asia » China » Shanghai

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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