Did you know that Ponce de Leon’s famed Fountain of Youth is actually a well in St. Augustine, Florida? And that you are able to drink from it?

The water is very heavy in minerals, which is supposed to be quite good for you. I expect to be youthful forever, now!

My little corner of the beach in St. Augustine, Florida.

I have such great memories of Xi’an. Wandering through the markets near the Great Mosque, looking for trinkets I could bring back home as souvenirs. The great plethora of Muslim food, of which every bite was positively delicious. Eating street food and drinking cheap beer late at night, enjoying the company of friends and good conversation. Bike riding along the city wall with my brother, who despaired of me and my bike riding skills. Xi’an nightlife, which is as vibrant and lively as you’d expect from any major Chinese city.

Xi’an really is one of the best cities to go to in China.