Forbidden City

Spit sandals

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September 23rd 2006
Monday September 18, 2006 - As we got closer and closer to Beijing, I got more and more nervous. A new country, a new language, leaving the comfort and isolation of my train cubby. Luckily, Robbie and Vikki were staying in the same hostel that I was going to, so we were able to navigate this together. We said good bye to Darragh and Caryl and made plans to see them for dinner, and we were on our w ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing

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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