When I stood in the vast hangar-like museum at Xian and gazed at the life-sized army of marching men, horses and chariots I understood why some call the Terracotta Warrior site the 8th wonder of the world. They march in silence. Generals, lieutenants, cavalry, foot-soldiers, archers, horses and chariots, enigmatic emissaries for their emperor … [Read more...]
Hong Kong Notebook
My first visit to Hong Kong was time-capsule perfect. Floral frocks, tea at The Peninsula and drinks on the veranda. Second time the sun had set on that era. With new ground rules, bird flu and Sars there was a pause for reinvention. Fast forward to the present. On my most recent sortie I found Hong Kong beyond vibrant, exciting and energetic and … [Read more...]
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