Military Museum

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Tonight we travel to Xi'an on the over night train.
Couldn't get a sleeper, so it's hard seat all the way. (God help us)


Stored our packed backpacks ready for our departure, and checked out.


As it was really hot and sticky outside,
we decided to head for the Military Museum.


We were told it would be an interesting place to visit.
And it's sure to have air con there!!!!


We weren't ready for what this place had to offer....


Before we even got into the museum,
we were greeted by a massive missile and a gun boat!!!


And that was just the start of it.....
There are four floors,
packed full of weapons that were used through the years.

See for yourselves through our photos.


Needless to say, we had a great day and the aircon worked brilliantly......

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Photos

This is out front
But it's well guarded!!

Gee!
Where has the water gone? Looks like it's grounded...

Statue
Outside Museum.

Cannons
Do you think they have enough fire power?

Making Friends
A Chinaman asking me directions!!!!

Looks Familiar
I'm sure I've seen this guy before...

Shame
They won't let me fly it!!!

Spaced out
This satellite has been to space and back...

Another Satellite
Looks new to me..

Missile
This almost touches the ceiling!

And another....
Can't beleive the fire power they have on display!!!

Another fighter plane
And they won't even let me try out the seats...

Real Tank
Mock display.

Horse Statue
I'm sure it's not a stallion!!

More Statues
Of famous people, can't see one of me!!

Can I join in?
What they talking about? It's all chinese to me...

The Buddy Shot.
I wasn't invited!!!

Kept behind glass
With guards on every floor...

Comments

[Jane]

Packing Chinese Heat
Coo er! Not that size is important, eh? 'Is that a missile in your pocket or do you just want to cement our alliance in a Platonic fashion?' Hey, your drums and bells blog shows as 'deleted'. What DID you write in it?? Greetings from autumnal Hereford: still got some travel spinach if you so want....

[skid skim]

Travel Spinach
Think we could use some.... Sushi not going down well, same with noodles (used to like them, till the pot noodle train). Cakes are wicked, could live on them.... Drums & Bells to follow - I messed up, hadn't even written it yet!!!

[Tracey]

mummy do u think u were wearing the correct attire for that trip lol. love u xxx

[steve]

Keep em coming
just got back from Kenya and have caught up with your blog. Looks as if you are having great fun, pictures are good, possible reason for people taking photo's is security police. OK so you like Mc donalds don't rub it in. Keep em coming love Steve

[skid skim]

Like McDonalds
Lurrrve McDonalds - Get free internet, clean sit down toilets, toilet paper and great milk shakes... What more do you need!!!

[skid skim]

Correct Attire
Don't care! We stick out like a sore thumb here anyway. Drawing attention where ever we go - So why worry!!