Capitalism Hits Hard
June 20th 2006
Hitchhiking is expensive in China. You will be expected to pay a lot if you are foreigners.
And so a fast train whisks us south from Beijing. Our sleeper is the picture of lacy cleanliness and efficiency. Our companion is the gracious and courteous Mr. Lee, a businessman from Guangzhou.
Guangzhou (pronounced gwong-jo), embraces us like a sweaty hug that doesn't stop.
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