We've spent the last 4 days in Xi'an. There is so much history here... it is really incredible. The terra cotta warriors, of course, are an amazing site (see photo). We've wandered the streets of the Muslim Quarter, ridden bikes along the city wall, visited a multitude of museums and temples, and consumed lots of dumplings and noodles... yum!! The yang rou poa mo (lamb soup with bread) was a culinary highlight.
My key learning so far on the trip has to do with ATM cards. First, US ATM withdrawls use US time, so even though one may arrive the next day in China, it is still the same banking day in the US. Second, going around from ATM to ATM trying to use an ATM card is a really bad idea! It sends the fraud alerts into a frenzy. Luckly, I didn't get my card eaten by any ATM machines, but I had to have a long chat with my bank to convince them that they should let me have access to my money again. I'm very cautious now about US banking days and using ATM's that take foreign cards. Lesson learned!
My key learning so far on the trip has to do with ATM cards. First, US ATM withdrawls use US time, so even though one may arrive the next day in China, it is still the same banking day in the US. Second, going around from ATM to ATM trying to use an ATM card is a really bad idea! It sends the fraud alerts into a frenzy. Luckly, I didn't get my card eaten by any ATM machines, but I had to have a long chat with my bank to convince them that they should let me have access to my money again. I'm very cautious now about US banking days and using ATM's that take foreign cards. Lesson learned!
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I just found out that I could make comments to your Blog. Burrel told me, he and Lois are here tonight. This is so fun. Xian sounds wonderful, I can hardly wait to get there and experience the fun and excitment on my own. I am so glad you are doing this Blog, it feels like we are sharing in your vacation.
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