The Cobbled Road

Sundry Shenzhen

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October 20th 2007
In the weeks before Dan was able to take leave, I found myself exploring the local communities and hills around our home. For example, I found an old cobbled road that winds through the police and prison complex opposite our building, and into the hills. I have yet to explore the full extent of it. However, I did find a way to climb the mountain behind the prison and see some great views of She ... 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