Dinner

Land of eight delicacies under pumpkin

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August 19th 2008
Day 3 in Chengdu and at last, for a short time, it rains and boy, does it rain. Up until now It’s been a very hot 40 degree but very humid. We arrived at Sims Cosy Guest house 3 days ago and spoke with him yesterday. He personally sends thanks to all of you who donated money when we sent it for the earthquake disaster fund, from Sheffield, way back in May. He tells me that the last NGO ... 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