This is an uneventful blog post. The day was spent bag checking through airport security, going through customs, and waiting in line. The plane ride was long and chilly. I mostly watched movies and slept. I marathon-ed the Spiderman Trilogy and watched a few comedy movies. My phone died mid-flight so I couldn’t take any pictures. Passing through […]
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Over the last few days I had the privilege of traveling back to the Peoples Republic of China. I can now officially say that the plane ride gets easier after the first time. It felt strange to leave Beijing just months ago and return to the same airport terminal that we left. Stranger still, on
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The scenery at the Summer Palace was unlike anything that I’ve ever seen before. From the moment we stepped on the tour bus, I knew today was going to be a good day. The tour guide was very bright and bubbly and could probably tell you facts and history on any building you wanted to
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Our trip to the Summer Palace today was indeed reflective of the Dragon Lady’s ambition: hot and incredible. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the Summer Palace was one of the most scenic places I have ever visited. From the 17-arch bridge to the Kunming Lake, every nook and cranny was absolutely
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Today was another early morning. I guess I’m getting better at waking up early. The dorms here are nice, the air conditioning is a definite saving grace. Breakfast was a little surprising, I was not expecting the fried bread, but it was really good. Then, we left to the Summer Palace. I thought the background
In a place made for beauty, the heat took its toll on us all. The Summer Palace was exceptional to be at. The architecture, stones, statues, lake, and bridges were quite a sight to see. The corridor with the art was also nice to look at, as every painting was different from the other. That must
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August 11th, 2016 We visited the Summer Palace today and least to say it was a journey. First, I would like to applaud the Chinese people for having the physical tolerance to live in such hot and humid weather, seriously, today it was so hot that I began to get chills throughout my entire body
Today, I met a funny and insightful person named Burton (like the ski wear company). Burton was my group’s tour guide for the Summer Palace, and I seriously hope that he guides us again. As we drove to the Summer Palace, he informed us about the palace’s long an rich history, as well as the
Wow! Today was just completely wow. I started the day off thinking it would be an average day, since our itinerary stated that we would be in class all morning learning Chinese characters. Instead, I was surprised to find out that we were visiting the Summer Palace in Beijing. The Summer Palace is beautiful, old,
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We spent most of the day at the beautiful Summer Palace. I had never been anywhere quite like it before, and it was exactly what I imagine when I think of traditional Chinese landscape and design. Set against Kunming Lake, there are a myriad of picturesque pathways, bridges, and pagodas. The water itself is overflowing with
