literally bumping into 100 people throughout the day and not having to say “excuse me” to a single one of them.
Year: 2005
christmas at school
I teach English at a private school in Communist China. To my surprise, there are Christmas parties given to the young students of the school. ...
hong kong's a symphony of lights
I'd rather not blatantly advertise anything on this blog, but here's an exception to the rule. It's Hong Kong's A Symphony of Lights light and...
China is…
a small boy offering a cheerful greeting and speaking what might be the only English word he knows --"Hello"-- as he urinates on the sidewalk in...
a culture of bikes
Bicycles are everywhere. While walking to my favorite bakery for a piece of cheesecake, I was nearly run over by an old man trying to clip a corner...
China is…
women who spit better than I do.
China is…
a stunning new black Mercedes E-class, parked at one of the city's finest restaurants, that includes equally immaculate Hello Kitty driver and...
running in China
I am running in China. I am running and it is hot and humid and I am soaked in my own sweat. Today's sun is new and I am running a few paces...
China is…
a prominent office building, located in a bustling commercial district, with drying laundry hanging out of one of its 20th floor windows.
landmark
60 days in China. Since Mondays are my day off, if I have some ideas to share with you, I'll do that on Mondays. I am running and staying active...