The Terracotta Warriors


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October 4th 2012
Published: December 9th 2012
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I'm finally here! I've been dreaming of seeing these handsome men since I first heard of them back in 2008. I took a tour with my hostel rather than venturing out on my own. I have no doubt I could have gotten here with little difficulty, but because of the holiday traffic and lines, and my love of English-speaking tour guides, I decided the tour was the way to go. The price was only 100 R... Read Full Entry



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The nails in his shoes mean he was married.The nails in his shoes mean he was married.
The nails in his shoes mean he was married.

His wife made the shoes for him.



9th December 2012

All of the statues were originally colored, but contact with the air apparently erases the colors, so they are going slow while they look for a way top reserve the original colors when they are unearthed.
11th December 2012

Terracotta Warriors
Kris - Loved your entry on this experience and especially your great photos. I will get there...thanks, Deanne

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