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To Mount Everest and beyond

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October 17th 2006
Friday October 13, 2006 - Had to wake up at 7am yet again, this time after not such a good sleep. Once I was ready, Brian walked me to the agency where I would meet my group. Then it was time to say goodbye to Brian, another sad time in my trip. That is the problem with making so many new friends - you always have to say good-bye. But I did get four new friends in return, so that was a good trade. ... read more

Asia » China » Tibet

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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