Last night’s accomodation can be best described, at best as “basic” at worst as “dismal.” As we unloaded off the boat, we were bombarded with touts who wanted to bring us to their insanely overpriced guest-houses. The one Hugh and I finally settled on is probably the most basic one we have ever stayed at, [...]
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We traveled from Kenting to Tainan yesterday, and the oddest thing happened. Right as we got off the train, we noticed there was an air raid siren going off. I thought maybe it was a firedrill or something. We only realized something was wrong when we noticed all the exits were sealed off. A friendly [...]
I hope the weather clears up a little today. We’re in Hangzhou, supposedly China’s most beautiful city, but it’s impossible to look over the famous West Lake because it’s been so hazy (or smoggy, you choose!) Tomorrow we leave for a 30+ hour train trip to Guangzhou. China proved more difficult than we expected and [...]
Hey, Hugh here. Time for me to start writing my own entries. What better way to start than with a rant. Ahh China.. Being here really makes me realise how good I had it in Japan. The little things that used to get under my skin seem like nostalgic past times when compared to daily [...]
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