Smog's Jewels

I think I might die of lung cancer. Every few seconds I walk past some one smoking, a bus emitting the most black smoke you have ever seen, or a scooter that is put-puting nasty air particles into my poor lungs. By the time I get to school or back home my throat is dry and burning, I have to drink a glass of water. In fact, I now have a cold. probably from allergies, but maybe still the nasty air.  

Here's a picture of the same river which you saw previously. You can hardly see it because of all the smog. But underneath it all is a lovely city full of hidden treasures around every corner.

One treasure in Wuhan is called Chicony. There are foreigners just milling around doing normal person things. There's a restaurant called Burtons that has delicious Western things. Like pancakes and garlic bread. I will definitely be going back. Above are Kelsey and Jess. And below you will see Brian and me. We all had just finished teaching American wedding dances, so that's why I look so gross. haha. Despite the need for a shower, see how happy we all are? 

Even though there is so much to see, do, and discover in Wuhan, I think it's a very good thing that I am going to the Gobi desert this weekend to get some fresh air! Well, who knows how fresh the air will be riding a stinky camel. Buuut Kelsey speculates they might be clean due to bubble baths prior to our usage of them. Non-the-less, I am excited!!!!
We will be leaving tomorrow at 7 pm our time- standing for five or so hours on a train. It will be very interesting. Our train will arrive in Zhengzhou and I will collapse into my bed at our hotel. yay for no longer standing. The next afternoon we will be heading to Yinchuan where we will sleep again and then leave to ride camels on Tuesday!!!! It's going to be spectacular. Fresh air, rolling sand dunes, stinky camels that spit, lovely friends, songs, annnd peace & quiet from the bustling of my city. Yep. Doesn't get much better than that.
There's more though! After roaming the desert, we are travelling to Xian where the famous Teracotta warriors live. Haven't the slightest idea what that will be like, but I have the feeling that will also be great! 
Have a great week!