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China: Chengdu to Emei Shan

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July 12th 2006
The miracle of flying still persists, even now, many hours after we have gotten our feet back on firm ground. We have just completed two journeys across the Pacific Ocean, the wonder of which never escapes me. I can only imagine the months it must have taken by sea not too many generations ago. Despite initial wondering how the trip to China would fit into the patchwork of experiences this year ... read more

Asia » China » Sichuan » Chengdu

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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