Click Here to Subsribe to the 'The Vance Report' Feed Like most teachers in China, I rarely have the chance to get away from the all of the noise, pollution, and crowdedness of my busy city life. I am not complaining. I happen to like the big city; I like feeling as if I am apart of something.
But every-once-in-a-while, especially when I am crammed into a bus like a sardine or I look up at the sky and see nothing but poisonous haze, I begin to long for fresh air. This week, I had the chance to spend a day in a place where time seems to stand still. Although electricity, cars, and even the Internet are slowly creeping into the Chinese countryside, it is still a special place where one can get a glimpse of ancient China and experience a simple life that is centered around survival. I hope you enjoy these photos.
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I have my own traditional home built in a village exactly resembling your pics.It was fascinating observing it being constructed without the use of any modern equipment. It is a treasure for when I also feel a need for a break from the concrete jungle.( & I enjoy city life too) When I am not there the village folk have free run of this home. They have taught me so much about China & filled in many gaps in my knowledge.When I am there I return their teaching to me by teaching English to all who wish. The tranquility there can not be matched. Mostly you learn how much you do not need all the material possesssions you think you do.Happiness is so much more than in things!
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