The infamous medical exam, lunch at the Ritz and a grocery Shangri-La Photo 2

The infamous medical exam, lunch at the Ritz and a grocery Shangri-La

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August 21st 2008
Monday was a good day. Didn't start out that way but it definitely ended with stories to tell. First off, this was the morning where we were supposed to have our "medical exam". Everyone coming to China has to undergo one, as they are extremely cautious about anybody entering the country with an infectious disease. Back when we filled out our visa application forms at the Chinese consulate i ... 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