This Saturday has to have been the most interesting part of the trip in my opinion. We saw the great terracotta army, eight thousand tall clay figures, each unique in their style, protecting emperor Shi Huang Di. This is known as the 8th wonder of the world and now I understand why. As I observed these figures, I could see the uniqueness of them. One had a beard, one had a mustashe, and one depicted a handsome man, while another was ugly. I imagined the struggles of the artisans as they propped up and sculpted the eight thousand figures. Their lives depended on it. The massive project they participated in is historic. After the warriors, we ate dinner and went on an over night train. As soon as we walked in, we knew we were in for a long night. The crowded halls prevented us from getting all four people into the tiny rooms. Our massive suitcases could barely fit into the room. Later, as the train started moving, the air conditioning stopped. The temperature went up by what felt like 1000 degrees. It was horrible being in the top bunk, as I was. Science says heat rises. One can see this theory proven by being in the train car overnight. As the night went on, there was a short party in my train car, then everybody struggled to go to bed. Finally, after taking a shower in my own sweat, I had a short "rest" and then it was morning. We stumbled out of the train, disheveled, ready for the day ahead.
This Saturday has to have been the most interesting part of the trip in my opinion. We saw the great terracotta army, eight thousand tall clay figures, each unique in their style, protecting emperor Shi Huang Di. This is known as the 8th wonder of the world and now I understand why. As I observed these figures, I could see the uniqueness of them. One had a beard, one had a mustashe, and one depicted a handsome man, while another was ugly. I imagined the struggles of the artisans as they propped up and sculpted the eight thousand figures. Their lives depended on it. The massive project they participated in is historic. After the warriors, we ate dinner and went on an over night train. As soon as we walked in, we knew we were in for a long night. The crowded halls prevented us from getting all four people into the tiny rooms. Our massive suitcases could barely fit into the room. Later, as the train started moving, the air conditioning stopped. The temperature went up by what felt like 1000 degrees. It was horrible being in the top bunk, as I was. Science says heat rises. One can see this theory proven by being in the train car overnight. As the night went on, there was a short party in my train car, then everybody struggled to go to bed. Finally, after taking a shower in my own sweat, I had a short "rest" and then it was morning. We stumbled out of the train, disheveled, ready for the day ahead.
-brandon delgatto