So, we have passed the point in our lives where we can just throw a dart at a map of the world and say let’s go where ever it lands. If we did that, chances are we will end up going someplace we have already been. If you know B, you know that she has …
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A week in ShenZhen
Many of you are wondering what is life is like in China for B and me. Believe it or not, it is a little bit of business as usual. B’s office is close to the house, and she works hard. Frankie is fine if not a little stir crazy from having limited places to run. …
Shanghai-to-Tibet by train (oxygen included)
Dude, forget Shanghai. I am flying to Beijing for this one. http://www.shanghaiist.com/archives/2005/12/13/shanghaitotibet.php
Clear the sidewalk!
Clear the sidewalk! Originally uploaded by beuk. The first time I saw this sign, I thought it meant that motorbikes and bicycles were not allowed on the sidewalk from 7-7. Silly me, bikes are always allowed on the sidewalk, including scooters, push bikes, motorcycles, and 2 wheels and an engine held together with twine and …
Black Typhoon not slowing us down…
Black Typhoon not slowing us down… Originally uploaded by beuk. Apparently, typhoons have color coded warnings with ‘black’ being the worst. This warning has hindered our house search as the coastal regions have ben evacuated and our apartment people have called off our Saturday tour. Sunday people do not accept ‘Open Houses’ so we will …
MagLev
MagLev Originally uploaded by beuk. One of the highlights of our second trip to China is that we were able to arrive during the day this time (instead of late at night). We were thus able to take the MagLev (Magnetic Levitation) high-speed train into the city. This was a big highlight for B. The …