by Jansy | Sep 29, 2015 | Unfiled
On our last day in Asia, Miriam and I packed and repacked, balancing the weight between our two “free” checked bags and making sure only “allowable” items ended up in our carry-ons. As I emptied out my purse, I saw that I still had a little currency from each of the... by Jansy | Sep 27, 2015 | Unfiled
Thankfully, our guide provided van transportation back to our hotel after the dinner show in lieu of another subway adventure. As an added benefit, we took a few slight detours and got to see a portion of Xi’an at night, including the city walls and the bell tower all... by Jansy | Sep 25, 2015 | Unfiled
Traffic was gridlocked, so we were forced to take the subway to arrive at our restaurant/theater venue on time. It was a holiday Saturday of a three-day weekend for most Chinese, and it was dinnertime! Aaarrrggghhh! Push, shove, walk, walk, walk, push shove, walk,... by Jansy | Sep 23, 2015 | Unfiled
Yes, believe it or not, there are other things to do and see in Xi’an besides the Terra Cotta Army, and after what was already a very full day, we kept right on keeping on! First, we made a brief stop at a Jade Factory and learned about the different types and colors... by Jansy | Sep 21, 2015 | Unfiled
It is estimated that three to four thousand “artisans” and their assistants created the Terra Cotta Army, working over a 30-year period. Eighty-seven individual signatures have been identified on these magnificent creations. But although the artists were solicited...