Feeling sick most of the day today. For lunch I tried eating healthy, including lots of vegetables and green tea. Then I went to the supermarket and bought 1 liter of orange juice and two bags of oranges. In the afternoon I made it to Xi’an Museum. This included a new museum building that opened …
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Day 177 – Xi’an
Today I got out early and got on a tour bus for a couple stops outside the city. The first place was Qianling Tomb. It was impressive to see this 40ft wide road up in the hills lined with statues and stone platforms reaching into the air on other hills. However, for all that buildup …
Day 176 – Xi’an
I think I have a fever. I spent most of the day at the hostel. I even tried to take a nap in the afternoon. I did leave to visit the nearby Forest of Steles. For Google Earth users, here are my coordinates: 34°15’14.36″N, 108°56’23.16″E.
Day 175 – Xi’an
A little after 7:00 in the morning the train arrived in Xi’an. Outside the station someone was holding up a paper with my name on it. The first time that’s ever happened! I emailed a hostel for a reservation and asked for a free pickup from the station, and it worked out well. I wanted …
Day 174 – Beijing
After some sad goodbyes I went off to Beijing West Train Station alone. I took train number T41 to Xi’an, which is 12 hours long. I got the cheapest ticket ($35) since I’m kind of limited on money. This gives me a little space to lie down and sleep on the top bed of the …
Day 171-173 – Beijing
Monday was my last day of Chinese Language class. My teacher gave a special treat by playing a Chinese instrument called an Erhu. I got to try it out too. It is similar to a violin. I starting saying “goodbye” to everyone I met in Beijing the next day. On Wednesday I got a gift …
Day 169-170 – Beijing
My last weekend here in Beijing, so I wanted to see a few more things listed in the guidebook before I left. On Saturday I visited Miaoying Temple and White Dagoba. And then White Cloud Temple. After that I visited Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park. I read on the web last year that it was a …
Day 164-168 – Beijing
This week I went to IKEA for the first time. I went with some other people and apparently it is the cheapest place to go for coffee and soft drinks because it is the only place in China with free refills! There is a huge cafeteria there, live music, and really crowded with people. I’m …
Day 160-163 – Beijing
I tried getting a Vietnam visa here in Beijing. The embassies are in walking distance from my home here, so I thought it would be convenient. I went there and filled out the form and they said I’m too early. You should do it within 30 days of your arrival and you must have exact …
Day 156-160 – Beijing
I found out my Visa Check Card from (now out of business) Netbank is being turned off tomorrow. This is the only way I can get to my money, so I need to get a new ATM card. In the middle of the night I opened up an account at ING Direct. I had to …