Written and posted March 7th, 2018
Today was our last day in Xi’an. Since we had rain the first day we had to pack everything into our schedule today. We saw the Terra-cotta Warriors, learned calligraphy, ate a delicious noodle lunch, went to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, biked the city wall, had hot pot for dinner, and explored the city after dinner as well. We also said goodbye to our very punny local tour guide Bruce. I will be posting mainly photos today, especially since I have to be up at 4 AM for our flight to Guilin in about three hours.
Enjoy!
-Anna
Terra-cotta Warriors
Learning calligraphy
Shadow puppets
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Buddha (couldn’t take a picture head on)
Prayer and burning of incense
Another Buddha
Dragon as part of a wall at the Pagoda
View from the ancient city wall bike ride (photo creds Nick Sokoll)
Part of the Lantern Festival display on ancient city wall (photo creds T. Bei)
Amazing journey. Thanks for letting me tag along.
Anna!! I’m so envious of your travels! You’re seeing such beautiful things, meeting such interesting people, and eating such amazing food!! I hope that you’re taking it all in and enjoying every minute of your amazing journey. I wish I could be there with you!!! I really love all the colors in your photographs – and all the gold leaf. Spectacular. Be sure to wash your hands a lot when you travel!!! xo Allison
Thank you for writing such informative and descriptive posts! I am always eager to read the next installment about your adventures. The photographs you post actually tell a story as well. Quite extraordinary people, places, and experiences are reflected in them.