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Xi`an, Part 3

6/25/2011

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We started off our third day in Xi'an with a visit to the Chinese history museum. In there we got a great tour of the most important times in chronological order. We got to see many of the tools they used and the arts they created throughout the ages. Without wasting too many words, here are some pictures. Some of the works also made me laugh, but I'll save those for my "Well That's Funny Log"
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Chinese General in ancient times

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There sure is a lot going on in this picture :)

After our walk through Chinese history, we had a delicious lunch in a strictly vegetarian place. Perhaps the most interesting thing was that they shaped all of their dishes like their "original" counterparts. So I had some "Beef" made out of Beans, "Fish" made out of Tofu and a whole bunch of other things. Main point: it was gooood!

Next on the agenda was a visit to the 2011 International Horticulture Festival, which Xi'an is currently hosting. In order to facilitate this, they have created a gigantic landscape which seemed more like an unfinished Themepark. There are countless gardens and huge lakes with boats, lights and fountains. In the various buildings they displayed many flowers like Golden and Rainbow color roses (which were developed by a Dutch company!). They also took the opportunity to display some of China's rarest animals, including some Great White Panda's and Golden Monkey's
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1 year-old Panda Twins!

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Nom Nom Nom

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Lazy Lizard

We walked around the Expo park for about 4 hours, but the day wasn't over yet. On our way back into the city we stopped for some Dumplings. We ended the day by visiting one of Xi'an's most popular clubs. There was had another bottle of Black Label, played some more drinking games, and had a few more attempts at dancing.

Alright, another day covered, but I'm still 4 behind! I'll try to cover two or three more tomorrow :) Right now we are getting ready to go out. My cousin Rob suggested us to go to Club Beijing in Hong Kong, so that is exactly what we will do! I'll tell you all about it soon, I'm sure.

All the best,
Jeff

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mam
6/26/2011 03:24:52 am

aah wat lief dat kleine witte aapje. Kun je dr eentje meenemen voor Boef?
Zullen vast goede vriendjes worden. En wat een hoop cultuur zeg. Het lijk wel of wij dat helemaal niet hebben in Nederland. Maar waarschijnlijk is het voor ons allemaal normaal geworden, zien wij het niet meer. Die China people hebben altijd wel iets om te fotograferen als ze in Ned. zijn, toch? Was blij om je ff te spreken vanmiddag, goed gevoel. En ben weer wat wijzer over de rest van je reis. Veel plezier nog Jeff. Nog ff genieten. Dan mag je weer op vakantie naar ons kikkerlandje. HVJ XXX Mam

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