Dropped Off in the Middle of the City with No Map, Some Cash and a Destination


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June 9th 2010
Published: June 17th 2010
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6/9/10 This was my favorite day so far. All right, so first we had to meet in the hotel lobby at 7:30am to go to Dongfeng Square to see the massive Tai Ji exercise groups. There were at least four groups of twenty or so people readily visible in the square. Not all were practicing Tai Ji, but all of them were doing some form of exercise. There were people doing traditional weaponless Tai Ji fo... Read Full Entry



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Lucky TurtleLucky Turtle
Lucky Turtle

It's really good luck if you manage to drop a coin in that opening. They were also selling coins at a stand right next to it.
Inside the Second StoryInside the Second Story
Inside the Second Story

We weren't allowed to touch the chairs. I'm not sure what history there was behind them.
PaintingsPaintings
Paintings

They covered every surface of that room.
Epic CoupletEpic Couplet
Epic Couplet

It was carved into Da Guan Lou when it was built by the Emperor because it was a new way of writing couplet that was never seen before.
Another PictureAnother Picture
Another Picture

I imagined ancient Chinese scholars walking along that bridge.
The Chorus Opposite ThemThe Chorus Opposite Them
The Chorus Opposite Them

They sang a song about being a soldier, which we found really catchy, until we realized they were singing about killing Japanese and Americans.
Another Cute Little GirlAnother Cute Little Girl
Another Cute Little Girl

We thought she hated us, but then she waved goodbye to us. She never smiled at us though.



18th June 2010

Great Story
Sounds like a lot of fun. I love the having no idea where you are and then finding a cool place idea. I really like your writing too. Keep enjoying yourself!

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