City Wall of Xian and Aftershocks

"Do not protect yourself by a fence, but rather by your friends."
- Chinese Proverb

Riding the Wall - Jerry, Bernie, Jersey, Therese, Audry, Dom, Steve, Rose, Mike

On the way back to Xian after seeing the terracotta warriors, we stopped to check out one of the largest ancient military defensive walls in the world. And since the wall was 9 miles square, we figured that renting 'Chinese' bikes would make a post-race loop a bit more fun. Later in the evening, the people of Xian were warned about potential earthquake aftershocks. We learned this the next morning from 'sleep-deprived' Linda and others who were telling stories about how the streets were jam-packed with tens of thousands people, blankets, and loudspeakers that keep them up much of the night.

Hotel Recommendation: If you go to Xian, the Sofitel on Renmin Square is excellent (well priced, wonderful rooms/breakfast, new) and has to be the best hotel in the city - you would not be disappointed.