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The internet rounghly cost about a paking 20bnd per day so i have spent the past few days without internet and mobile phone communicatins (there was no signal for my line). For someone who always misplace her mobile phone and is lazy to recharge batteries and credits, i find life very convenient for the past few days. it gives me more space to marvel at the wonders carved by the Almighty or were allowed to be carved by the Almighty. At times i even imagined of abandoning the blogging world but naah. i won't jump into that bandwagon for i have friends that needs to be fed wiith my wellbeing. Just give time for my body to adjust back and all the terrible rashes (possibly due to bathing in cold water while the temperature is below zero.. but i am used to bathing with cold water and a diet of lamb) to dissapear

Honestly, while in beijing and shanghai, i find it so sad a country that used to have a colourful culture, beautiful ancient architecture and amazing imperial history, are now evolving fast. Buildings are all of the same dull colour and shape. years after the summer palace or the imperial canal was built, people still marvel at their beauty. Its timeless. Would our descendants feel the same way too when looking at tall skyrises that looks almost the same? i know someone might argue that the history of dynasties and ancient china aren't exactly all pleasant. They suffered a huge inequality during those times but still, i find it so sad that culture is drowning within those seas of skyrises.

while travelling, when you get to a place, you muct know how to leave a place full of memories. I have learnt how to. But i guess i have not learnt enough. The last two cities made it difficult for me to step out of china without having any sentimental feelings.

"Shang you tian tang, xia you Su Hang"

(heaven is above, on earth is Suzhou and Hangzhou)

Its true what the local guide said, once you go in, you never want to come out. but as he said too kalau ada jodoh boleh ketemu di suzhou hangzhou lagi (he's a local who speaks indonesian). Kalau ada jodoh, akan ketemu dengn su hang lagi.


Anyways, selamat menyambut tahun baru hijrah.


ps- hungry. And tired. Eat or sleep? my pics are still in camera,