Monday morning and it's off for another day of ancient history. I am finding it all completely mind blowing to see so many sights that are this old. Today is a nice sunny brisk (minus 4 degree) day!! I am wearing so many layers of clothes I’m starting to look like the 'Michelin man". First stop today was a factory in Lintong County where they reproduce the warriors and horses as well as create some fine Chinese laquerware, silk embroidery and jade in every...

Arrived in Xi'an at about 1330 to be met by my guide Johnny who tells me what a lovely day it is and only minus 1 degree!!! I have to admit the sun was shining so the city looked lovely but there was definitely a bite in the air. I feel rather famous as I’m being driven around in this big van all to myself with Johnny and my driver Mr. Sun. Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi province with a population of about 6 million people and is one of the most important...