Lots of soldiers

Soldiers
Originally uploaded by Joy..

Hot hot hot. Xi'An is 37 degrees today I think, and its been a hot day to visit the Terracotta Warriots. Impressive, but a little static. Been standing around for a couple of thousand years and they don't have much to say for themselves.

Highlight was me and a few friends dressing up as warriors (think inflatable sumo wrestlers) and having our photo taken in a studio full of warriors. Photo to follow...

Truck tour has finished today, and we should (we hope) be getting our visas today. After all the messing around with getting confirmation of departure arrangements, the trip leaders have gone and lost the copy of my ticket which I spent such a time trying to get faxed through from Beijing. We shall see if this has any impact.

Tomorrow is overnight train to Beijing, on a really nice train apparently.

Xian itself is one of the major tourist cities in China, and looks like it could be Tokyo. Huge department stores and huge amounts of money on display. Staying in swanky Bell Tower hotel which fortunately has serious aircon.

Oh yes, spotted a club advertising "Friend Exchange" last night, for those of you tired with your mates....

And they sell Absolute Vanilia here for 8 quid a bottle. Result!

Hugs all

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