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and this...
That's right, I'm going to heaven. In Chinese, its called Xishuanbanna (its actually four words but they write it like this in English) and its actually in South Eastern China (I think?...hey don't judge me, China is big). China is so big that it takes the same length of time to go from Vancouver to Beijing as it does go from Beijing to Xishuangbanna (although the second trip will be by bus). This trip will be all about sightseeing and photos and being one with nature. When I get back, expect a couple long blog posts on my adventures in the wild jungles of the motherland. Actually, I should change that to if I come back. Not to be a downer but its just not as safe in China as it is in Canada. Those peacocks you saw earlier probably carry bird flu or something. Oh well, at least I got vaccina...oh wait, I didn't. Also, when I get back I will be so out of the loop that this will be all I can talk about. Here's to hoping the Canucks are still around by the time I'm back (The hotels have free internet but we're not bringing a computer so unless I go to an internet cafe populated with Chinese Starcraft kids, there's going to be a lot of catching up to do). World, don't you dare go crazy on me while I'm gone.