August 8, 2008

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The 2008 Olympic Games officially open today…and I’m nowhere near Beijing!

I am in the same country, though, and in a beautiful, serene part that is a great reminder of all the natural wonders China has to offer.

As with my other stops, I have met interesting people here in Guangxi province, south of Guizhou, including an artist famous for his “shan shui” (mountains and water) paintings.  But this time, it is the stunning landscape that has made the deepest impression.

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