Julie is prepared for the train journey.

Hong Kong and Singapore

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May 5th 2006
On the overnight train to Shenzen we pass the time by reading and playing backgammon. This has been one of the features of the trip as Don had brought a travel board with him. Those of us who hadn't played for years soon found ourselves hooked again and those who were new to the game were soon learning the benefits of double throws and setting up blocks. We arrive in Shenzen at 11:30am and afte ... read more

Asia » China

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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