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October 17th 2009
Just woke up from my 2nd nights sleep in Beijing. It turned windy and cooler yesterday afternoon. I remembered from previous years that the weather always turns in mid to late October so I brought warm clothes mostly in layers. China blocks Google internet Blogs and whatever other blogs it thinks are a national threat. So, I won be posting any daily reports with Google. I will try and keep ... read more

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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

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Jeff Watt

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Traveling is something that needs to be shared, to enjoy new discoveries with friends, and to warn against unpleasant surprises of which there can be many. I particularly enjoy seeing new landscape, scenery, nature and the natural beauty of open spaces and mountains. I don't search out new foods and culinary exotica. I do enjoy a good meal and new flavours - but only if I can recognize what I am eating. Learning new things, experiencing new situations and meeting people with completely different points of view and perspectives is the essential treasure gained through travel.... full info

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