Seeing that I've maintained a blog about China after having left the country almost two years ago, you'd be right in guessing that I'm excited about this trip.
Qian and I are going to spend three weeks in her hometown and the only place I've ever called home in China, Xi'an.
We don't have too many definite plans for this sojourn. I'm expecting a Spring Festival-esque welcoming from Qian's parents, aunts and uncles and cousins, and grandparents upon our arrival. There will be several days of home-cooked food and great warmth, I'm sure.
As far as the rest of the trip goes, I'm bringing my old SLR camera and a few rolls of black-and-white film along. I expect some sort of an attempt at "capturing Xi'an, circa June, 2011" to follow. Qian and I would love to get out to a holy mountain for a day or two if possible. And I'm sure plenty of coffee will be consumed with old friends. But besides these loose ideas, my schedule will be very open.
If anyone reading this will be in Xi'an and wants to meet up, either leave a comment or send me an email - markschinablog at gmail dot com.
It's been more than twenty months since I've been to the Middle Kingdom. It's going to be epic getting back to the city that has been so important in the direction of my life.
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First time "back" must be very special. No doubt the returning VIP will be completely showered and smothered with attention - that's simply how Asians are !!
Have a wonderful trip. And looking forward to reading your posts of the trip - they'll be special as well.
Have a safe trip!
Looking forward to "field reports":)
Tell Richard Hello, and travel well.
It seems nice, good trip!
Sounds awesome, I wanna go!
I'm very jealous, have a good trip.
Wish I was going. (sad face) Maybe in March of next year. I adore China. Ramesh is right about the attention. I felt very welcomed each time. Hope your trip is going well. Looking forward to your post when you return...
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Hooray! Do have a safe trip, and then fun, please! And don't forget to share the pictures!
Jimmy.
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call China
It's my hometown!Take me with you!
Xi'an shi wo jia!
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