at the park

February 4th 2009
CHINA DAY 1 We have arrived! Our host met us at the airport with impeccable timing (You know just as we were looking like 2 stupid lost tourists). A brief chat and we find out that we are not off to Jinan (it was always on the cards) we are off to Tai'An. Tai'An is 1.5 hours drive south of Jinan. All the research we did on Jinan is out the window! Bugger! Miss Yen, the principal of the school, do ... read more

Asia » China » Shandong » Tai'an

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

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We were tired, unenthusiastic and basically worn out from the high stress sales positions we both held. Being treated badly by companies where the catchcry is 'It's just business, nothing personal'. Our faith in the system had run dry. We couldn't feel anything anymore, totally drained of emotion. But in the last year we have earned the right to say that we are living, feeling human beings again. And to travel and witness purity and innocence has been most rewarding. Even if these events happened at home we would not have reacted the same. From witnessing baby turtles... full info

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