China Cycling Travelogues

1. Thou shalt not expect to find things as thou hast them at home, for thou hast left thy home to find things different.
2. Thou shalt not take anything too seriously, for a carefree mind is the beginning of a vacation.
3. Thou shalt not let the other tourist get on thy nerves, for thou art paying good money to have a good time.
4. Remember thy passport so that thou knowest where it is at all times, for a man without a passport is a man without a country.
5. Blessed is the person who can make change in language, for lo, he shall not be cheated.
6. Blessed is the person who can say "thank you" in any language, and it shall be worth more to him than tips.
7. Thou shalt not worry. He that worrieth hath no pleasure, and few things are ever fatal.
8. Thou shalt not judge the people of a country by one person with whom thou hast had trouble.
9. When in Rome do as the Romans do; if in difficulty; use thy American common sense and friendliness.
10. Remember thou art a guest in every land, and he that treateth his host with respect shall be treated as an honored guest."

Posted at the US Consulate in Chengdu