Chinese Broth with Seafood

Sydney to Shanghai

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April 25th 2010
Sydney - Shanghai April 25 Our alarm went off at 5.30am, at the Best Western hotel in Wollongong. We had been there, celebrating Jeff’s niece, Amanda’s Wedding the night before. It was a lovely night, well planned and everyone had a great time. We stepped onto the balcony overlooking the mountains, and the grey skies and drizzle made everything appear calm. We left the hotel and drove direc ... read more

Asia » China » Shanghai

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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