We are off to see the “soldiers” this morning. Xian was the first and longest serving capital city of China. There are about 80 burial sites in Xian. As I went outside this morning there was the strong oder of burning coal and the sun was filtered by dense smog. This is a strong contrast from Lhasa where the air is clear and the sun is bright.
As we drove to the Lhasa airport yesterday we stopped in a small natural village and visited the family. They served us tea and allowed us to see the interior of their home. That was a special experience. Somewhat later on the main highway to the airport we stopped at a Buddhist shrine. I spent most of the time watching the activity on the highway. Remember that we were in the middle of nowhere but there were people walking dogs, selling melons with their children helping, small tractors with large trailers, trucks, modified garden tractors with carts, modified motorcycles with carts, cars, buses and bicycles most with carts. All of these modes of transportation safely share the same space. By the way I have seen only one pickup truck since being in China.
The temperature in Xian today will be in the high 80's.
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