Discovering China’s Simple Joys: Ragnar’s Adventure in 1975 🌏
Imagine traveling back in time to 1975! That’s exactly what an Icelandic student named Ragnar Baldursson did when he first visited China. At that time, China was very different from today. There were no smartphones, no internet, and not many cars on the streets.
Ragnar arrived in Beijing after a long train ride from Guangzhou. Can you picture how excited and nervous he must have felt? 😲 When he got there, there was a bit of confusion. People weren’t sure when he was supposed to arrive! But even with the mix-up, Ragnar and his friend were welcomed warmly by everyone they met.
He thought China would be a perfectly organized place where everything ran smoothly. But guess what? Things weren’t always perfect. Sometimes, there were uncertainties, and not everything went as planned. But that was okay!
What really amazed Ragnar were the people. Everywhere he went, he saw big smiles and happy faces 😊. Even though life was simple, people seemed genuinely joyful. He noticed that even though China looked different—the sky was a different color, and there were unique smells in the air—the people were just like him in many ways.
He realized that no matter where you go in the world, people share similar hopes and feelings. This adventure changed how Ragnar saw the world. It was the start of his lifelong connection with China and its amazing culture.
Isn’t it cool how traveling can teach us so much about others and ourselves? 🌟 Maybe one day, you’ll have an adventure in a faraway place too!
Reference(s):
A glimpse of simple life: An Icelandic student's arrival in 1975 China
cgtn.com
