At Po Lin Monastery

Loose Ends, Year-End

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June 23rd 2009
Hi dear friends! I know I said No More Blog Entries, but today is my last day before summer vacation, so one last time -- feels good to close out the year by sending a few photos from recent outings. It's a beautiful June day, cooler and less humid than it's been. A good day to leave Shaoguan. The next two months are MINE. I'm looking forward to the break. It's been a busy few weeks. End-of ... 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