Cormorant Night Fishing

Went fishing at night with a man and his flock. Basically, the fisherman ties ropes around the bird's necks so they can't swallow their catch. They then bring up fish, which he empties into the basket. Once the catch is finished, the ropes come off and the birds get to eat. Kind of cruel -- but the birds are valuable, so they're treated well.

Goodbye, China. We'll Be Back.

July 25th 2006
Sadly, our time in China is coming to an end. The past three weeks have been an amazing blend of urban/rural Chinese life and from what we've seen and heard from others, China wouldn't be a bad place to live. At the very least, we've got a list of cities to visit the next time we're in the area. A Different Type of Government The last posting seemed to come across a bit too-ha ... read more

Asia » China » Guangxi » Yangshuo

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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