The Trip continues
Since Dan is still unable to access the internet, he has requested that I, the Shanghai Diaries news editor, post a quick update to let everyone know he is alive and well.
The trip continues and Dan is currently in Hengshui, a very small village in western Jiangxi province. After a 6+ hour train ride last night, he was met by his former student, Jo, whose uncle drove them from Pingxiang into the actual village around 50 kilometers away. Estimated time of arrival in Hengshui: 1 a.m.
Despite a late arrival last night, the day started early and Jo has already taken Dan exploring through local coal mines and fireworks factories. Dan claims to have some interesting photos from his first day in Hengshui as well as some he has yet to post from Shangrao. You can also look forward to a new 2,400 word story which will be posted as soon as he finds a way to get to the internet.
Hopefully these delays in new story/photo postings don’t happen too frequently. But internet access in rural China is at times less than reliable. Thanks for your patience, and keep checking back for new stories and photos from Dan’s cross-country journey.
07.27.2004, 2:23 PM · The Trip
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Ugh. No luck at internet bar in Shangli, Jiangxi. Can’t get story or photos off of my Pocket PC and camera and onto the web. Hopefully, things will be difefrent in Changsha, Hunan, where I will arrive tomorrow evening.
By the way, site access is very restricted at this internet bar. Big Brother is most definitely watching.