There are conflicting opinions on what I should write in the blog today. On the one hand I could tell you that mums growing infirmity led to a trip to Jinan hospital today and to a series of x-rays on her knees. These have to count among the strangest holiday picks ever taken and we're working out how to put them on the blog!
I could tell you about yesterday's trip to Tai mountain. I could tell you how we travelled up via bus and cable car to one of the highest status peaks in China and were told about how the tea shops and tourist gift shops are stocked by loyal employees making the 4 hour treacherous trek up the mountain every day to deliver stock because they can't afford the price of the bus ticket.
I could tell you about “University City” – a shake and bake city being built, from scratch and in one go, around a man-made lake which is being directed by Meng's Uncle.
I could tell you about Jinan's ‘modern ruins’ where the ambitions of a city governor has outstripped his resources or term of office leaving half built follies of hotels or shopping complexes scattered throughout the cities outskirts.
Since I can't work out which one to talk about then I'll just have to leave a taste of all the topics and try to regain focus for tomorrow!
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