August 2010 Coming down off the crystal clear air of the Tibetan Plateau to smog, smog, smog. Cancer is the main cause of death in China – no wonder. The traffic is horrific and we pass 4 very serious truck accidents in one day! There are hundreds of huge trucks, carrying massive loads. Most are 22 wheelers, but so overloaded! Roads, tunnels, overpasses are excellent, but tolls all the way! We are starting to hallucinate – craving Western food and a good cappuccino! But, the food is good – mainly Chinese, and expertly wielding chopsticks we are gaining weight again! Xi’an and Terracotta Warriors. A unique display. Really awesome. Emperor Qin Shihuang was a brilliant, but cruel leader, and is credited with the Great Wall; measurements; money; consolidating and unifying the kingdom for many years, etc etc. We visit the First Gate & Tower of The Wall, at Yulin. INNER MONGOLIA (Chinese) At first, mountains on the north, and miles of flat cropping plains on the south. No English now!
Can't wait to follow this adventure - lots of udpates please, including video on your fancy blogging camera :)
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At last I managed (I think) to work out how this blog thing works. A great site and excellently put together. We are envious of your adventures but thoroughly enjoying our vacarious trip; keep the bulletins coming!
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