Have had a very hectic sightseeing day (our one and only full day here) but quite a trial as it rained ALL day. Though most was undercover it is still a mission running from place to place. Tonight we requested to go to a local Chinese restaurant so Jessica, our delightful guide, took us there and ordered the food for us in advance. -- all in Chinese so a bit difficult for us!
Robert is bearing up well with the sightseeing though I think he still feels that he could see the "terracotta warriors" just as well in the National Geographic!
We have seen the Large Wild Goose Pavilion and that is probably enough Bhuddism for him too!
Now have flown to Chonqing to connect with cruiseboat down Yantze (3 Gorges). Flight was delayed so missed seeing the Pandas -- too bad.
Both in Xian and Chongqing an enormous amount of building - especially 30 storied apartment buildings. 30 -50 being built at the moment. Lots of money put into infrastructure. Very few private cars outside cities. Have just sailed under 2 big bridges and only one car passed over in about 20 minutes.. Greater Chongqing is largest city in China with 33 million people!
Very heartbreaking for us but Robbie and Dalein had to take Bastian (Bouvier) and have him put down. Paralyzed in both front legs. Said they would give him an icecream just before the end. Took his friend and soul mate Chile the Dachshund with!
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