Jonny and Merlin

Shanghai Part 2

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June 18th 2008
Dear all, Apologies for the delay in uploading the last set of pics and publishing this entry. The delay was due to the unforseen lack of internet cafes in Xiamen. I am sure you have been anticipating its arrival with bated breath. Since the last Shanghai blog we met with two other intrepid travellers, Jonny and Merlin, a couple of gadabout doctors from Glasgow University. J & M are movin ... read more

Asia » China » Shanghai

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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