Elliot

Almost ready to go

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December 16th 2008
We're at T-minus 32 hours and counting until my departure. A month in China has been packed into two carry-on bags. There is a stack of art history exams to grade, and this must be completed before I leave. I am now going into hiding and will emerge either en route or in Chengdu. Cheers to all, happy holidays, and wish my kitties luck in staying at home with my husband for entertainment... ... read more

Asia » China » Sichuan » Chengdu

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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