DAncing in the park on Saturday morning

Last day in Xi'an and first day in Tibet

September 23rd 2012
It is Sunday here. We are leaving for the airport in 30 minutes so I thought I would try and catch up a bit. Yesterday was truly a remarkable day. The guide referred to the Terra Cotta soldiers as the 8thwonder of the world and they truly are…unbelievable – 8000 infantry men, 2000 on horses and then all of the big shots. They were made in 221 BC because the emperor wanted to be sure and ... read more

Asia » China » Tibet

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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Mary Jo

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I grew up in a small suburb on the Southside of Chicago. Even though I lived in the suburbs, I always went to school in the city and I think that as well as my camping experience with the Chicago Boys Club had a great influence on my development -- second of course to my family. As a kid I hated geography because I really wasn't interested in memorizing the capitals of different countries or memorizing rivers...I would have loved to have learned about people and culture. I have been so blessed...I have traveled to Mexico multiple times, El Salvador, Honduras, the Caribbean, Paris, Japan, Budap... full info

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