Salve
Would I tell you something about my trip to China.... sure. problem is, I dunno where to start, it 'll have to sink in a bit first. But I will try
But in general, I can say that it was an inspiring experience to visit the middle realm, and Shanghai, well... I might have found a second home. (which worries my mother, actually)
Some highlights of my journey, then.
payed a visit to Mao and the Forbidden City in Beijing
I pitted my Golden Hordes against the terra cotta army at Xi'an. Impressive to know that there are 8000, and none are alike. The day after I left the city, there was a big bombing in town (muslim minority).
Was I glad that they only saw my back!
Huangshan, or the Yellow Mountains... although now I am allergic to stairs, it was worht it. magnificent views, with poetic names such as 'Monkey gazing at the north sea'
Jin Mao tower in Shanghai, third largest building in the world.
attending the traditional wedding of two of my best friends, one chinese, one belgian.
Encountered two thieves in the sleeper train
a bus driver tried to kill me in the middle of People Square
That 's not all, but it'll have to suffice, my friends.
One final remark. From the above, one could say that I only saw tourist China, but lett me assure you, I have seen the countryside,the poverty, as well...
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