Busy day

Karl's first day

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December 21st 2008
Yesterday was Karl’s first day in China and we had a day of contrasts, concerts, cake and cacophony. (Real big word but had to start with C) We started the day by walking from the uni to our local shopping area, which is a short 30-minute walk away. We think it is called Chaolu, there is a sign saying that name but it could be called something else too. It is the old existing market, plus ... 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