A walk through the Wenshu monastery

August 25th 2006
8/24-8/25 Originally we hadn't planned on stopping in Chengdu but thanks to some crafty scheduling we had the opportunity to see the sights for a day and a half, on our way further south. The main attraction is a Panda Bear Conservancy and Breeding Center. Once there it was clear that China takes their pandas pretty seriously. We were bombarded with all you ever wanted to know about these cr ... read more

Asia » China » Sichuan » Chengdu

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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Jaime and Andrew

Inspired by our friends Roy and Jill, we have decided to put our lives on hold and travel the world for the next few months. Armed with a portable pharmacy and a few travel books we hope to make some friends and avoid malaria. Assuming we figure out how to post pics, we apologize in advance for the wardrobe - and the lion's mane that will be Jaime's hair. We hope to see you all in 6 months when we return, probably after a good shower and a steak dinner. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy our musings! ... full info

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