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Weather of today:
- Day: 30 degrees and nicely sunny.
- Night 24 degrees.
Sentence of today:
Can I try it on? 能穿上试试吗?
Is there a mirror? 有镜子吗
Today's - Good to know:
When talking about social, political and environmental issues, keep in mind that certain issues are to politically sensitive to discuss with strangers. In addition, your status as a rich foreigner may affect how your questions are understood. Unqualified criticism of things Chinese is not likely to win you any friends.
Today's tip:
Drink green tea, is should be very healthy.
Dish of today:
Something similar to dumplings.
Today's Historical fact:
The Chinese have travelled by train (huǒchē 火车; literally 'fire vehicle') for decades like absolute naturals, but it was far from love at first sight. Railways were strongly resisted in the 19th century for fear they disturbed ancestors' graves and obstructed feng shui; Beijing was also anxious that railroads would accelerate the military domination of China by foreign powers. China's first railway (1875) ran from Shanghai to Wusong at the mouth of the Yangzi River, operating for a few brief years before encountering stiff local resistance, being torn up and being shipped to Taiwan.
My day:
Update about Beijing; 37 people died because of the heavy rain. It's the worst rainfall they have had in 61 years.
Today I went to shanglidixia again. Was in the mood for shopping, and wanted to explore this huge underground shopping area on my own. I actually prefer shopping on my own, and then I can do it in my own speed, and only go where I want to. It's amazing how many shops there are underground, and you easily get lost. I bought two t-shirts and a bag.
It was really sunny today, so nice to finally have some sun, so I found a good spot outside on an open square where I could enjoy the sun. Think I sad here half an hour while listening to Norah Jones.
At the host families place, I helped Wang Qi making dinner. It was… Very similar to dumplings. After dinner we went for a little walk, and then I went to "Momi café" to use the Wifi and drink some green tea. I figured out, after looking it up on the Internet, that green tea is very healthy. I really like drinking it, so will find a good place to buy some green tea I can bring with me home.
Bedtime! Goodnight!
Ps: I miss you Vince!
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