Everyone had to wait

Day 10: Our trip blocked by landslide!

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April 9th 2012
Well, this is the day that we'll probably remember the most about the whole trip. Nothing bad happened, but stuff certainly did happen. We're all safe and sound, and that's all that matters. After a breakfast where we got to see rice noodles being made (rice and water mix brushed over a tray, then steamed) and a slight delay in leaving because the hotel was not happy with Jane's ... read more

Asia » China

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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