[This is my Trail] Bus Bombing in Kunming :(

[Rachelle]

So this morning two buses were apparently bombed in Kunming...at the same time that I was on a bus in Kunming. That makes me feel slightly uncomfortable. But obviously, since I am writing this post, I am fine. Unfortunately, several others are not. Chinese media and CNN are reporting that two people have been killed and around 15 or so injured. The gossip around town, however, says that up to six people were killed.

The real question in my mind, though, is why Kunming. We generally have no problems around here and it's a pretty laid back place. It will be interesting to see what happens in China in the next three weeks leading up to the Olympics (which begin on 08.08.08 at 8pm local time, by the way). The number eight is the luckiest number in Chinese culture and superstition, so it's interesting that they're hosting the Olympics in '08. I, for one, am glad that I will not be there.

This afternoon, I will now have to decide if money, time, or my life is the most important. I either need to walk the 2+ kilometers home (takes time), take a cab (takes money) or ride the bus (which apparently now means risking my life). I'm guessing I should probably not ride the bus...although for once they will probably not be crowded.

Picture from www.yunnan.cn

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Posted By Rachelle to This is my Trail at 7/21/2008 12:52:00 AM