I went to Xi'an for my one week of paid holiday... (1st one of those in 6 years!!!) to spend a really nice week with Vilin.
So on Sunday night, 1/25, I was on a 13 hour train ride from Shanghai to Xi'an. Though I missed some major fireworks in Shanghai, I decided the trip and time and easily available train tickets that would have otherwise been impossible to get... would be well worth it.
Most would not associate great food with China, but I have a whole new perspective, and a few extra pounds to boot. hehe
On arrival, we made a "hot pot," very common way to share food and socialize. Ingredient included broccoli, seaweed, other greens, duck eggs, and a vinegar and sesame paste sauce. Delicious. 
On arrival, we made a "hot pot," very common way to share food and socialize. Ingredient included broccoli, seaweed, other greens, duck eggs, and a vinegar and sesame paste sauce. Delicious. 
Visited a local temple and market - very common scene in many cities.
People making food of all sorts right on the streets - this guy is making candy in the shape of an Ox... for the year of the Ox. 
Never worked on a roof like this before in America!
We climbed a local mountain, and made it up before sunset. Very nice - Only a couple pics here, though we took a couple million. 
Made it up 5 minutes before sunset!
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