I just got back from China and thought I would share a (short) travel log with you.
China is an amazing country and their history dates back centuries. Most of the towns we went to were 2500 years old!
To see the architecture and walls that were put in place so long ago before the times of tractors and bulldozers, that are still standing is amazing. On the modern end of the spectrum the technology in the schools and the children's dedication to learning is also astonishing. America by contrast is not yet 300 years old and has a lot of catching up to do.
I was with a group representing Columbia in a cultural exchange with our sister city of Liyang.
Of note most of the tourism in China is actually internal and there are hoards of people everywhere crowding every tourist attraction. it is nice to see that they are so interested in their country and their history.
Getting a visa is much more expensive and more of an ordeal than most other countries so if you plan to go there give yourself a couple of months to get the visa squared away. Another tip: you will be traveling 24 hours or more each way, this is draining so make sure everything you need is in your hand luggage. Get a travel consult not because you need a lot of shots but you can get advice that can prevent you getting sick on your trip: what to take, prevent blood clots, infections etc
Pictures are worth a thousand words so here goes!
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| Liyang middle school |
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| With newlyweds |
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| Black eggs! |
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| BREAST CANCER AWARENESS |
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| Yoghurt! |
