by Kevin Thom | Oct 21, 2009 | China 2009
Dad and I find ourselves on a sleeper train once again. Our bunkmates are a middle-aged couple whom we imagine are on a little illicit “office getaway.” Who knows, it’s probably a lot less interesting than that. The last day in Xi’an was relaxing and fun. We checked...
by Kevin Thom | Oct 18, 2009 | China 2009
The thing that has struck me on this trip compared to my trip here two years ago is that there are a lot more young people out, looking good and having fun. The difference is striking. Youth are filling the streets, restaurants, stores. The cities are happening...
by Kevin Thom | Oct 17, 2009 | China 2009
We arrived at Xi’an very early this morning, but not as early as planned. The overnight train was an hour late leaving from Nanjing, and therefore got to Xi’an an hour late too. That’s ok though, since arriving somewhere at 6:30 is often easier than...
