An incredible sight

The Great Wall and Scorpions on a Stick

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April 22nd 2007
For those of you who enjoyed my menu item photo yesterday, I’ve got another for you. Scorpions to be grilled and eaten on a skewer. And no, I did NOT try them. I spoke with someone who had who said they were quite crunchy. I didn’t care to hear further details. More about this in the food section, to follow! The booking agent told me that we would leave at 8.00 sharp for the trip to the Ming ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing » Great Wall of China

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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