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Cruising The Venice Of The Orient

This morning, we headed out to Venice. Of the east!

Suzhou is a lovely city of canals, arched bridges, whitewashed homes, courtyards, pavilions and ornamental gardens. I just wish it didn’t take 4 hours to drive from Nanjing.

October 23, 2013 by girllightning

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Insta-China: Suzhou

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Your silk pjs in the "before" stage. Visiting a silk factory in Suzhou. ps-the worms were cool to the touch.

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October 23, 2013 by girllightning

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Flickr Photo Set: Nanjing

View more photos of my Nanjing trip on my Flickr album. Enjoy!

October 22, 2013 by girllightning

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Halfway point of our tour found us traveling by bus to Nanjing, once known as ‘a home of emperors and kings.’ We met up with our tour guide, Shane and he brought us to our first stop, a freshwater pearl factory.

October 22, 2013 by girllightning

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Flickr Photo Set: Wuxi

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October 21, 2013 by girllightning

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The Pearl Of Tai Lake

I may have succumbed to eating at McDonalds, which I have, a couple of times. But one thing I knew that I would not succumb to was using squat toilets in China. Not if I can help it. In fact, it’s my challenge for the entire trip not to use one. It helps that I have the bladder of a camel.

October 21, 2013 by girllightning

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Flickr Photo Set: Xi’an

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October 20, 2013 by girllightning

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Breathing In History

Today’s the day! Today we would go visit the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and the terracotta warriors!

October 20, 2013 by girllightning

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Insta-China: Xi’an

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pleasantly surprised by xi'an. way more hip and happening than beijing. fun times!

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October 20, 2013 by girllightning

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Insta-China: Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an

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The emperor's protectors

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The unearthed kneeling archer. My favourite terra cotta warrior, obviously.

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Generals, archers and warriors.

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I've never been so excited by mountains of clay before. If I could do it all over again, I'd go into archaeology.

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October 20, 2013 by girllightning

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