A Cup or … I receive a expat newsletter once a week. The author usually writes about interesting subjects and enhances it with a sense of humour. He had a topic about health in Friday’s edition which led to a link about his experience with ba guan or as known in western circles, cupping. http://www.chinaexpat.com/blog/ernie/2008/04/08/ba-guan-beginners.html […]
The Weekend that Isn’t Next Wednesday is a public holiday. Apparently it was introduced or reintroduced, can’t remember which, a couple of years ago to ensure people retained connection with their culture. The skeptical would say that it also facilitates that other cultural institution, commerce. Not only is Wednesday a day off work, but also […]
In the last couple of days I have been on a long surburban bus ride, wanderered unknown streets, visited a beauty parlour/weight loss centre, hospital/doctors surgery and eyed food on display in streets. Sometimes I have done more than eye it. And I have taught some classes too. Today is a picture story about food […]
My Sunday, May 30th 2010 I decided to take a local bus to see what there was to see at its terminus. Also, I wanted to get out and explore the river over which the route crossed. If I had time I planned to visit an open air veggie market I’d seen beside a canal […]
Part 2 The tall modern version of a Chinese building at the opposite end of the small street was built in 1988 and looks passed its use by date. (Photo) Buildings seem to be a disposable commodity here. If you need an old style, just build it; don’t worry about keeping one just in case. […]