Shangri La Hotel Chengdu

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... pest of them all was a light coloured one that looked to be at least twice the size of this yak--I think it was the biggest animal we've ever seen!<br><br><br>Us, 2000 feet higher, at midnight, with our shelter back up.<br><br>Then it started to snow. And snow it did, for two days straight!<br><br><br>Our tent rather precariously placed on the ...

... cooking and we were stared at alot as they dont see many Caucasians around.<br>We went through to the main shopping street, looks similar to Rundle Mall, but not as clean.... and did a bit of shopping. Mum was in her element as all the clothes were small and the shoes were tiny too. We bought a few bits and pieces and then headed back to the hotel to pack for to

... driver came and we piled all our gear and ourselves in and headed back to the train station for the return trip. Although I didn't really get to see alot of Chengdu - it was cool to watch the scenery change from the train on the way there from Chongqing -mountains graduallly turning into hills....! nice! on the trip back we mostly slept as we haven't really been sleeping that well! anyway, I shall leave you with this tasty morsel....the toilet ...

... had to go use the toilet again. Poor guy! We walked for an hour (did not take the most direct route, but were thrilled to find the place) to Manjushri (Wenshu - god of wisdom) Monastery. It is cooler out today and overcast, so the walk was pleasant. I was even able to order a large pork bun (with the help of the book) for 1.5 yuan. A Monastery was originally built at this location in 605-617 during the Sui Dynasty and was called Xin Xiang. It was destroyed in the later part ...

... We walked around a bit and it was nice to relax. Chengdu so far looks so much nicer than Xi'an. I didn't really like that city. Chengdu is much greener and warmer, and it seems more a alive and happy city if that makes sense. Tomorrow we're seeing some pandas, so it's an early night. _______________________________________ ___________________________________ Chengdu day II This morning we woke up early, before the sun rose. We ...

pandas! il n'y a plus beaucoup de touristes ici, du coup nous sommes traites commes des roi et reine! dans l'auberge ou nous sommes nous avons notre propre chambre, pour le meme prix que si nous etions en dortoir!! (4 euros par personne par nuit). nous avions entendu dire que c'etait maintenant impossible de voir les pandas dans leur reserve, mais si!!!

... the authority to make these kinds of decisions." We've also spend days "official chasing" in person. The reaction is usually the same, they listen blankly while we talk about our work, then pass us on to someone else who has no authority either. Cold calling Chinese officials and showing up unannounced at their office or place of work is not the proper way of conducting business here. Despite the fact that this is an incredibly devastating disaster requiring ...

... good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Many of you probably don't know that Chris' favorite verse of late is Proverbs 16:9, yet another verse that is so timely at this time in our lives. "The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." Chris left at 4:30 a.m. this morning as one of the first medical teams to get into Beichuan, near the earthquake's epicenter. He called me briefly ...

... came which was really old and when it left, its exhaust was so thick and black it just engulfed everyone at the bus stop. And people are worried about Alberta making to much pollution, come to China and see how bad it is here. We barely made it on our bus and I was hanging on for dear life standing on the first step at the front door. Then we stop and more people try to get on and I myself am barely on. It was a tough, stuffy ride and we finally made it ...