From Beijing to Xi'an
August 25th 2009 Day 5, Wednesday, August 19
Today it is raining and Lucy and Mr. Ran meet me at the normal time. However, I have to check out of the hotel and we don’t get on the road till around 10.15am. I’m a little put out as I will not be able to shower again before catching the train to Xi'an.
Even with the rain, the summer palace is still bustling with tourists and umbrellas are everywhere.
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