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shenyang, China
After 3 days in the relative safety of Multi-cultural Beijing, took the plunge and headed northwards to what id heard was an interesting region, LIAONING province,rich in history. i took an express train ride to a city called Shenyang, booked into a plush hotel and took a hike to the city museum. That was very interesting, a big flashy museum, with unusual relics and gave me an insight into other weird off the beaten track places, though i havent the knowledge of how to get to them,unassisted. Id seen on english tv news that this region is suffering its worst drought in years, and everywhere i see its true. not a hint of green anywhere and the city has a big tree replacement programme going on, though i myself cant see how the new trees will fare any better, without proper water supply. The people are very friendly however, even though theyre obviously finding life tough,wearing dust masks as everywhere blowing dry dust. Im here for about3 more days, im hoping i can find a way to fly southwards to the city of Guangzhou, as its about 2 days train ride or more. ///
WEDS 8APRIL/ woke up this morning and my lips are sore as if been burned somehow- i asked at hotel reception, only wanted some lip-balm or similar remedy, but after 5 minutes a guy behind-the-scenes appeared and escorted me to a back-street chemists shop. whatever it was that i ended up buying,im unsure and have rubbed it on the sole of one foot first,see the effect. Went for a walk around a local park, these parks are full of little groups of people doing various activities, mostly dancing or singing together, with an electric amplifier, it all seems happy and obviously is a part of their daily routine. As im obviously a westerner,and a rarity ,in the city,, every now and then a local will strike up a friendly conversation,in simple english, and walk alongside me ,i like being treated as a minor royal,obviously !
APRIL 10 - A taxi took me to a big military aircraft place, and as i was about to leave an army sergeant waved me off, in an unfriendly manner as i was about to take a foto of his platoon line up
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