Karma: 324255

Hi Guys, i just got back from having the best, interesting 14 days of my life, 14 days in the Peoples Republic of China.

The Chinese are the most courteous, helpful, respectful people i have ever come across, the scenery and the history unbelievable, Did the usual tourists things, The Great Wall, Forbidden City and the most amazing sight of all The Terracotta Warriors. What is strange a Communist Country embracing Capitalism, i have never seen so many top of the range cars in one country before, if you want a holiday with a difference, China the place to go.

Answer this

+9 Views: 732 Answers: 9 Posted: 9 years ago

mycatsmom

how did you communicate with them ?

Commented 9 years ago

bulletman

mycatsmom, i used body gestures, like hopping like a kangaroo to be Australian, that certainly got a lot of laughs, or using pictures in Macca's to order a hamburger meal, it was a lot of fun, with a little patience you can communicate. :)

Commented 9 years ago

9 Answers

country bumpkin

Karma: 1665030

Wow Kent you and the Mrs. have visited some awesome places lately. We must get together when you come back to Scotland.

9 years ago. Rating: 11
Comment this answer

bulletman

I hope to be back next summer, hell or high water we/i will meet both you and Romos.:)

commented 9 years ago

mycatsmom

I wanna go to Scotland too !! :- |

commented 9 years ago

country bumpkin

Bring a raincoat and wellies MCM.

commented 9 years ago

zorro

Karma: 182125

Good to see it was an experience.

9 years ago. Rating: 10
Comment this answer

bulletman

I'm sure you would enjoy, Zorro.

commented 9 years ago

hector5559

Karma: 323830

Glad you had a nice holiday Comrade,must give it a try myself,

9 years ago. Rating: 9
Comment this answer

mycatsmom

comrade, ha ha . Well put, Ho chi Min or Chairman Mao.

commented 9 years ago

Bob/PKB

We'll go for a tournament and sightseeing, hector

commented 9 years ago

Ducky

Karma: 1032550

I image that it would be a very interesting place for sure. The one negative thing that I was told about China (by a Canadian couple) and actually saw it as well in a documentary, is that everyone smokes everywhere and anywhere....restaurants, movie theaters, public offices and none of the locals seem to be concerned. Since smoking in public places has been banned here in Canada for years, they were not used to that and didn't appreciate the "bad air". Otherwise, they said the same as you did, about the people and the scenery being fantastic.

They said they'll return once the Chinese hear about smoking being bad for your health. :)

9 years ago. Rating: 8
Comment this answer

bulletman

Ducky, i'm a smoker and i could not smoke in most places , the same as Australia and the UK, i even had my private balcony on the cruise ship for a smoke. Smoking is the last of their worries , it is the unseen pollution every where on this planet. --- i did notice not many young Chinese smoking --- before any one asks i am not a Communist. :)

commented 9 years ago

Ducky

It was about three years ago, that this couple was there. Perhaps there has been a DRASTIC change in this time period. Wow. Smoking is still part of pollution...still causes lung cancer and many other illnesses. Global pollution cannot be used by smokers as an excuse to continue, can it? That is where many smokers go when anyone suggests that they might want to quit. ("I'm breathing in pollution anyway. Or....I have to die from something.")
P.S. I never considered that you might be a Communist.....just a smoker. :)

commented 9 years ago

bulletman

I'm sorry Ducky i was not referring to you , it is the gun ho's on this site who may think it.

commented 9 years ago

Ducky

It's okay BM. I get it. It's nice to be able to voice an opinion these days without the name calling, isn't it....Communist, Cool-aid Drinker, Fanatic, Homophobe, Stupid, etc. :)

commented 9 years ago

country bumpkin

Cough- Cough Kool-aid Ducky. :)

commented 9 years ago

Ducky

Gulp....gulp... :)

commented 9 years ago

mycatsmom

Sheople is another name, Ducky

commented 9 years ago

bulletman

Ducky, what is a 'cool-aid drinker', thats a new one to me?

commented 9 years ago

Ducky

@BM...Surprised that you missed that often used (by one here on aka) as a slam against Christians. Years ago, a man by the name of Jim Jones gathered "his followers" and encouraged them to believe that it was time to commit suicide "for God". Sadly, hundreds died at a commune in Guyana after being told to drink a cool-aid mixture, especially prepared for "this godly group of followers". He had pretended to be a Christian but based on his actions, was obviously not.

commented 9 years ago

Ducky

@mcm....Yes, I forgot about sheeple (again a reference to "stupid followers".)

commented 9 years ago

bulletman

Thanks Ducky for the explanation, remember seeing it on the news many moons ago, another case of mass murder, the children certainly did not have a choice - it was sad.

commented 9 years ago

Ducky

Very, very sad for sure.

commented 9 years ago

sunnyB

Karma: 390511

My neice went on a sponsored cycle ride for 5 days through China , she said the same about the people. She bought back some fantastic photos and a dvd that someone filmed of them , the countryside was amazing too.

9 years ago. Rating: 8
Comment this answer

mycatsmom

Karma: 393700

My cousin's grand daughter was just there for a whole college semester ! She loved it ! She even studied Mandarin in college before she went.

9 years ago. Rating: 7
Comment this answer

witchway

Karma: 111975

You are an awesome Aussie! Glad you had such a nice time and a wonderful experience. Experiencing another culture is a beautiful thing.

9 years ago. Rating: 7
Comment this answer

bulletman

It certainly a different culture, witchway, i hav'nt seen u on Aka for ages, where have you been? I plan to do as much travelling as i can in retirement.

commented 9 years ago

witchway

My husband was rushed to the hospital last August. Colon cancer. A bowel resection and six months of chemo has kept us very busy. He also started dialysis while he was in hospital and of course continues to dialize three times a week. He is starting to get back on his feet and his strength is coming back slowly. I am the caregiver and that's why I've not be present on this site much. Thanks for missing this Mrs., I appreciate it. Enjoy your retirement and travel on my friend, for this is an extraordinary world.

commented 9 years ago

mycatsmom

witchway, sorry you and he are going thru this. I went thru that with my husb. When someone in the family has cancer, it's like the whole family has cancer. We are your family too, Witchway.

commented 9 years ago

mycatsmom

---

commented 9 years ago

witchway

Thanks MCM. This is not the first time for the family. My daughter had bone cancer when she was 16. That lasted for six years. Day by day. :)

commented 9 years ago

bulletman

So sorry Witchway, did not mean to pry, all the very best to your husband on his recovery, :)

commented 9 years ago

witchway

Thanks bulletman. No need to apologize. We are doing just fine. So far all tests show he is clear. Day by day! :)

commented 9 years ago

Tommyh

Karma: 609115

My daughter,son in law & grand daughter lived there for 3 years.They had many stories to tell.They also had the kitchen made for the house I was building for them while they were there.Very surprising quality.It's a very large complicated kitchen but it all went together without a hitch.

9 years ago. Rating: 6
Comment this answer

bulletman

G'day Tom, a real handy man, wish i was, it is funny that if i mention i went to China they ask what for, or they know someone who has been there, there's seems to me a people are wary of the country, i felt safer there than all the places i have been too, what did you think of the Antarctic cold snap we just had and all that snow, Cheers mate, Kent. :)

commented 9 years ago

Bob/PKB

Karma: 945575

Soooo glad you had a memorable vacation, Kent, and knew you'd be impressed with everything. So much history and tradition....

(My mom went twice; said it was her favorite trip and she traveled extensively)

9 years ago. Rating: 4
Comment this answer

Top contributors in Uncategorized category

ROMOS
Answers: 18061 / Questions: 154
Karma: 1102K

Colleen
Answers: 47269 / Questions: 115
Karma: 953K

country bumpkin
Answers: 11322 / Questions: 160
Karma: 838K

Benthere
Answers: 2392 / Questions: 30
Karma: 760K

> Top contributors chart

Unanswered Questions

Nhà cái Vin88

Answers: 0 Views: 10 Rating: 0

Nhà cái Vin88

Answers: 0 Views: 9 Rating: 0

Nhà cái Vin88

Answers: 0 Views: 9 Rating: 0

Nhà cái Vin88

Answers: 0 Views: 9 Rating: 0

pg88 center

Answers: 0 Views: 8 Rating: 0

Nhận Ngay Ưu Đãi Hấp Dẫn Khi Đăng Ký 8Kbet

Answers: 0 Views: 14 Rating: 0

Nhà cái Vin88

Answers: 0 Views: 11 Rating: 0

John Smith

Answers: 0 Views: 12 Rating: 0

> More questions...

Top Labels

developer

religion

games

animals

health

love

directions

help

music

cars

maps

facebook

akaqa

distance

medical

travel

life

science

money

math

computer

food

politics

business

school

god

relationships

education

video

> More labels...

9 Answers

DEMO2

Top contributors in Uncategorized category

Unanswered Questions

Top Labels