Another break, Acia's Birthday, the best bouldering wall ever, and my travel companions.
October 18th 2011 It's been a good couple of days off, and while there is going to be another excursion (leaving tomorrow), I've taken some time to see some more of Shanghai. First, a couple of tips for anyone who wants to travel here.
1. Chinese people are loud, and there are a lot of them. Bring your headphones. There is very little peace or quiet to be had, especially in the cities, so be prepared to
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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 
