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Around Dongying

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November 4th 2006
Well, not a lot to report here. I haven't been on an crazy adventures lately. I've pretty much just fallen into the routine of things. It's actually starting to feel like home here. I've got a cozy little apartment and the regular food places I go to, it's nice. I've joined a Chinese gym, which I have to admit is hilarious, especially the spinning instructor. It's a pretty good gym, and by p ... read more

Asia » China » Shandong

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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