China Update 20 Photo 4

China Update 20

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August 26th 2010
So where did I leave you guys last? The next thing that happened isI went to Yellow Mountain with four French guys. Well, one British guy who is a Frenchman at heart and lived in France more than any other country. (He never lived in Britain, but has British parents). The night before we left (Friday night) I borrowed the room key from the French guys and gave my room key to Joan. Dennis was comi ... 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