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Beijing by Aishling

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February 22nd 2008
So we're finally here! I'll backtrack a bit to fill the gaps between the last entry and now. Sunday 17th February So i had the worst nights sleep ever on saturday night, nerves i suppose but also Bailey (the dog) scraping at his door. So anyway got up and dressed and said tearful goodbyes to my sleepy sisters Elaine and Niamh. Mam & Dad came with me to the airport, i was flying to dubl ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing

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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