In 2006, I planned a two-week trip to China. I was very excited about going. My alma mater was arranging the trip and I was going to be sharing a room with a very nice woman from Beaufort, South Carolina. I would be traveling in June, 2007.
One day at work in February, 2007, I was walking into my office and slipped on the floor. Down I went and when I looked at my leg, I saw bone protruding. The end result of this was that I had what is called a tri-maleolar fracture. There was surgery and my leg was in a cast until the first of June. Hence, no trip to China. Or anywhere else for that matter.
So, I never got to Xian. My main reason for going here was to see the terra cotta warriors. This is still on my list of places to visit, but I find that as I get older, I no longer relish the idea of packing up all my belongings and hopping on a plane for a few weeks away from home.
Here is a picture of the warriors in the tomb of the First Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang.
The tomb was constructed in 210-209 B.C. and the figures serve to protect the emperor in the afterlife. The tomb was discovered in 1974.
What a pity you couldn't go! I saw one or two of the warriors an an exhibition in NYC - amazing!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a shame. I'd love to see the terracotta warriors and the big old wall.
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It's on my list. I missed a trip to Israel and Jordan in 1996 when I slipped on ice and broke my elbow. I went the next winter -- after the second surgery -- and had a great time. Petra was one of the most exciting sights I've ever seen.
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ReplyDeleteInteresting post honey!
Good luck with the rest of the challenge, although, not far to go now ;)
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I'm so sorry you had such a dreadful accident to stop you going. I've also found that I have no desire to travel these days - unless it's by train or car. I was lucky enough to do a lot of travelling when it was still fun.
ReplyDeleteI saw the warriors at an exhibition in London - they were very special. In fact I'm sure I've seen them twice!
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I would love to see these too, incredible.
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