Bund Sightseeing Tunnel

Back in Shanghai

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September 18th 2007
We woke up late and we got an even later start because I was obsessed with my water heater. I asked the landlord to fix a leak while I was away, but instead a new water heater was intalled. Hmm. Now there's a leak AND no hot water. I tried to figure out how to fix this Chinese appliance myself. No luck. It's fine now, after the landlord took another look. We had a relaxing day enjoying the cit ... read more

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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