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14 August 2017 - So, after all the rain, and the following day, we purchase a tour package which of course involved more waiting and waiting and waiting, but less lines to stand in. And we make our way out to the Terra-cotta Warriors Museum. And again - it is...

13 August 2017 - After dinner that evening, we began a walk through the streets of the Chinese / Muslim community. After a short while - the rain that followed us from Beijing, decided to make another deposit. It rained in buckets - simply teeming with rain. Probably...

13 August 2017 - Here is Miss Mary eating mutton BBQ! She is not really a fan of lamb, but one won't know it! Like I said the food was Amazing Stuff! Stay Tuned.........Still More To Come..........

13 August 2017 - So, after a 4 and a half hour train ride from Beijing to Xi'an, we spend the afternoon investigating the old city of Xi'an. In the evening, we discovered the Chinese / Muslim section of the old city. Yes, you heard me right - the Chinese / Muslim...

13 August 2017 - One of the most precious events on this whole journey was the meeting of new and dear friends. This 'selfie + one' was taken on the subway between the train station in Xi'an to the city center. As I said - this is precious! Stay Tuned.........Still...

12 August 2017 - What is truly Amazing Stuff...is to actually be here! It is mind-blowing beyond belief! An honor, a privilege, a blessing! Stay Tuned.........Still More To Come..........

12 August 2017 - Yet, another view of this nearly unbelievable structure and accomplishment of the human race! It really is truly, truly Amazing Stuff! Stay Tuned.........Still More To Come..........

12 August 2017 - This day trip to the Great Wall of China was indeed an undertaking. What one has to keep in mind is that, in China as we all know, is that there are many, many people. So, whenever we or anyone else decides to do something / anything, be prepared to...

10 August 2017 - This is a close up photo of the Memorial to the Democratic Movement Uprising in Tiananmen Square. Stay Tuned.........Still More To Come..........

10 August 2017 - This picture is that of Tiananmen Square. As I face Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City entrance is now behind me. This is a huge expanse! In the background is a tall monument commemorating the Democratic Movement uprising - April 15 - June 4, 1989....