Still on the road. I’ve seen some awful things that made me cry (boo, really not good). Conversely, I’ve been squealing like a loon at the sight of cheap jewellery, teapots and scarves. I’ve been frightened by food – crispy scorpions! There has also been bike riding on ancient city walls, with butterflies darting around my legs. Bliss.
This week has been bookended on each side by a 12 hour train journey. I spent most of my time in Beijing, but after another night in on the Z19 soft sleeper I’ve reached Xi’an (Western Peace). It’s pretty chilled out.
As always, there are more photos in my China Flickr set, where you can see “behind-the-scenes” shots of my ginormous bruises and crazed pizza purchases. I am updating it like a fiend – as long as there’s free wi-fi available!
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beautiful photos :)
Tell me you tried the crispy scorpion!
I’ve been following your blog for a bit, love the photo’s, hope you are having a good time!
my boyfriend is goind to Beijing too :) i wish i could go with him but i have to work!
i love your pictures and want to see more *
The scorpions aren’t bad at all… do try them!
Hi Amber, that last photo looks like a miniature, sweet!
Vania: Thanks! If you ever get a chance to come out here you should – it’s eye opening.
Delilah & Susie: They looked quite good but I’m a vegetarian! I dunno, do bugs count?
Maya: Hello! You’d love all the dragons here – the Forbidden City in Beijing was very much like an ancient Royal Pavillion.
Wah!! Crispy Scorpians! Crazy…
Fabulous pictures! Thanks so much for sharing!
I don’t think I could bring myself to eat bugs =\
Did you try them?
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