If you look closely at this picture you can see a water bottle on the ground by these soldiers. Someone accidentally dropped it into the pit. We all heard it fall and it was amazing that it did not hit any of the figures. I think in the United States the whole area would be protected by plexiglass. Our tour guide told us that in the first few years the museum was open, visitors could actually go into the pits and stand by the figures.
Here I am with our very informative tour guide, Elsie.
This warrior is an archer. It is the only figure that has been excavated intact.
Here is Jack with another warrior and a life size horse. Tonight we ate at another dumpling restaurant and then walked through "Muslim Street." This is a three block area filled with Muslim street food, restaurants and shops. Very lively and interesting, but it was recommended we not eat the food for safety reason. Tomorrow we fly to Guilin and then will be picked up and driven to Yangshuo by the Li River. This area is described as very scenic and relaxing....a nice way to end our trip. We will report again tomorrow.
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