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November 4th 2009
Published: November 4th 2009
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So, we left Beijing on a sleeper train to Xian, which took about 12 hours. It was ok, we paid for a soft sleeper, which is not particularly soft, but we had probably the best night sleep yet. There are 4 beds in a room, we got on and were the only 2 in our room which we were happy about, as we were a little anxious about sharing the room with soemone we wouldnt even be able to communicate with! So... Read Full Entry



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The Warriors weaponsThe Warriors weapons
The Warriors weapons

There were about 40,000 discovered but they dont display them in the pits for some reason?
Cabinet in our roomCabinet in our room
Cabinet in our room

Definetely older than us. Want one
Kneeling archerKneeling archer
Kneeling archer

This is Craigs favourite. All of the warriors were painted, this is the only one that has the original painting still on.



4th November 2009

warriors
hi you 2 lovely blog pics are great i bet the tarracota warriors were awsome not long in Xian then? hope your next roomy is better and much less noisier, there has got to be some low points to every place i'm sure, but the good places make up for it. Hope Shanghi is good keep safe talk soon love ya loads. mam and dad.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
4th November 2009

T-Shirt
Me again, love the t-shirt Craig, didn't know you had any self portrait t-shirts with you. ha!ha! love loads. mamxxxxxxx
5th November 2009

hi you two
Hi you two, love the photos of the warriors,feel a bit thick as I dont know the story behind them!! fancy the guy being there who actually discovered them!! Craig I agree with your mam about the t- shirt!! Jen, no photos of you this time ?Hope you ar both eating ok, not too many eggs like your travelling buddy!!Whats your main visit in Shanghai? Is it cold on a night yet?Glad you have got nice digs so far, its getting colder here , bout 4 degrees on a night, still looking for a job !! You never know I might get that job as Santa at Debenhams yet!! Off to the dentist now, take care you two,keep up with the marvellous photos. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
5th November 2009

Terracotta Warriors
Hi The Terracotta Warriors look awesome! should have run over all the heads like in tomb raider :P crazy how each one had a different face. class the photo of the no photo's sign :P have fun you two and keep the images and blog coming :)
5th November 2009

jen the warrior
Hi Budda and Warrior Queen, pics are getting better each time, dad said Craig you really have to cut the portion sizes down and those blue pj's don't suit you ha! ha! Jen i like the photo of you in front of the warrior where he looks like he's about to take your head off, are they your backing singers????? your hostle looks very nice hope you are keeping them tidyer than your room here, can you tell the horses and the chariots are half size coz they look big on the pics, you both will be a lot more cultured when you get home i hope you learn a lot from travels as well as enjoying yourselfs, we miss you both so much but can live without you ha!ha! dad has finally been out to Norland' next trip, timbuck two (no drinking though) Cat you will get a job it's so close to xmas good luck! x Well you 2 keep them coming take care of each other and keep safe talk soon love ya loads. \Hugs and kisses xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. P.S. Stu said hi he doesn't have time to go on the internet much but upto now he loves the blog and pics, he's thinking of buying a laptop but you know Stu, he sends his love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
6th November 2009

Jealousy
Hello m'dear. Its obvious you're having a great time, pics are brill, especially the ones of the great wall - god, would have a heart attack tring to walk them, all the best to both of you, jealous to death dear...dont get arrested as spies!! Ha Ha! Love steve.
7th November 2009

Hello! The lady selling the puppies - do people buy them to eat??!!
7th November 2009

hi graig and jenny following your blog it looks very interesting keep enjoying yourselves and take care xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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