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Smita Joshi at the Great Wall  
   

Smita Joshi at the Great Wall

Fog, smog and cigarettes everywhere!

October 19th 2011
Well, here we are - the last day of our Beijing adventure. I will admit, the fog, smog and cigarette smoke (almost everywhere) is beginning to bother my throat - once again, the 'freedoms' that we experience in Canada get taken for granted! I will also admit, however, that it's been one fabulous experience. I have had the opportunity to visit places that have been on my 'wish l ... read more
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