The contrasts that develop when a third world country becomes a first world country overnight.... read entire post
visigoth
posted on Jul 02, 2006
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Tags: china, travel, constrast, politics, freedom
The CHinese people are more free than most in the West realize.... so long as that freedom dosen't question the legitimacy of the government.... read entire post
visigoth
posted on Jul 03, 2006
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Tags: china, travel, massage, language, constrast
I have my first try at Chinese Cup Therapy as part of my regular massage. Additionally, i run into my language difficulties while having dinner, and later while buying comfort food.... read entire post
My thoughts on my housing vs. that of those around me... read entire post
visigoth
posted on Jul 02, 2006
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Tags: china, travel, constrast, globalization
My first impression of Suzhou's Industrial Park, where the old world meets the new... read entire post
visigoth
posted on Jul 03, 2006
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Tags: china, constrast, Festival, travel, massage
While trying to get a good look at the Autumn Festival in the Industrial Park, I spot migrant workers mowing the lawn by hand... read entire post
visigoth
posted on Jul 05, 2006
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Tags: china, travel, constrast, Beijing, Festival
The first day of my 3 day trip to Beiing over the week long National Day Holiday. Includes my journey on the 12-hour trina ride, and my guided trip thorugh the Hutongs (historic distric) of Beijing.... read entire post