Leaving Shanghai

Leaving Shanghai

After many nights in Shanghai, we bid China farewell. I left with mixed feelings about China, particularly about the government’s horrid treatment of Tibet.

Walking Along the Great Wall of China

Walking Along the Great Wall of China

Hiking the 10-kilometer stretch of wall between Jinshanling and Simatai is a stroll along the Greatness of history, a peek into the Ming Dynasty punctuated with watch towers, steep plunges, and scrambling assents.

Traveling in Beijing, China

Traveling in Beijing, China

Our foray into China began amid the hubbub of Beijing. We visited the Summer Palace, Donghuamen Night Market, hutongs, Great Wall and so much more.

Overnight trains in China

Overnight trains in China

Taking overnight trains in a common part of travel in China. Adjusting to the therapeutic rocking motion during a night’s sleep as well as sharing a bunk with strangers adds a special note to the travel experience.