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Wu Who

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 | By col_n_sue | Views [549]

Well its WuHan actually, but we'v e now been travelling for a month so Woo Hoo! Nothing much happened today, but don't worry, I'll write for a while anyway. We caught the high speed train from Xi'an to Wuhan then went for a wander about WuHan. ... Read more >

Wild Goose Chase

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 | By col_n_sue | Views [521]

This blog starts out with a visit to the Chinese museum adjacent to Tianenmen Square, and then jumps around in space and time for a day or two, visiting a wild goose on the way. The recent 150 years of history in the museum was blatant propaganda, ... Read more >

Ravelling religion

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 | By col_n_sue | Views [483]

Executive summary: Today I had hoped to get a greater understanding of the various religious expression on display here in China, unravelling the various ideas and philosophies, but unfortunately I think it still remains mostly ravelled for me, and I ... Read more >

Photos: China

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 | By col_n_sue | Photo Gallery

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Gone to Heaven

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 | By col_n_sue | Views [529] | Comments [1]

Executive summary: We visited the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace. Magnificent, colourful old buildings with lots of open areas. We started the day with a coffee. Breakfast is one of the most difficult meals when travelling. My stomach gets ... Read more >

Peeking around Beijing

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 | By col_n_sue | Views [517]

We got to Beijing in a flash on the train, and found our way to Day's Inn. Then we went for a familiarisation walk around the area, down to Tianenmen Square. Lots of people around (including large numbers of police/army) , but it was starting to rain ... Read more >

Hi from Shanghai

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 | By col_n_sue | Views [500]

Executive summary: Shanghai came and went in a blur, but left us with positive memories. The architecture around the Bund, and the presevation of older parts of the city make this an interesting modern city. I prepared this on the high ... Read more >

Fly times on the DiDie

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 | By chimeracupkeyk | Views [336]

I knew from online sources that I, someone who spoke no English, would be better off buying a metro card than hoping to ask a stranger for directions. This wasn’t Hongkong that was littered with homesick expats eager for an English conversation, ... Read more >

When it rains...

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 | By chimeracupkeyk | Views [328]

It rained one sweltering July afternoon, for hours non-stop and well into the evening. My Chinese friend said, “Like summer rain…” as if there was something to follow. I stared at him blankly. “You know, like the saying, “... Read more >

Primera parada: Hong Kong

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 | By eurasia2013 | Views [231]

Llegada al aeropuerto de Hong Kong

Catching a Moment - Old Habit, New City. Strangely Familiar

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 | By chimeracupkeyk | Views [316] | Scholarship Entry

I was stretching on the corner facing Dihao Hotel at 6AM, beside a streetlamp of a bouquet of large oval incandescent bulbs that lined the streets of this block. I wasn’t the type to change my morning routine on the account that I happen to be some 300 ... Read more >

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