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Photo Backlog
I’ve got a bunch of photos from Hugo and Diana’s visit to put up. There always seemed to be something better to do… I’m going to backdate some of them, so if you’re family and you want to see photos, … Continue reading
Posted in New York City
Tagged Chinese life, Diana, e3, family, Hugo, Hugo and Diana's visit, New York City, silk market, Stick
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Hall For Choosing Concubines
Don’t forget what we bought at the Man Shop.
Posted in New York City
Tagged as seen in Beijing, Chinese life, Diana, e3, Forbidden City, Hugo and Diana's visit, New York City
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New Tiananmen
I’ve got a new post up on CNReviews about our recent trip to Tiananmen Square and the stunning lack of “art students” offering us a trip to their exhibit. Check it out!
Posted in New York City
Tagged Beijing welcomes you, changes in Beijing, China, Chinese life, CNReviews, Diana, Hugo, my other writing, New York City, other blogs, travel
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Beijing Gringos
We set out for Da Dong Roast Duck Restaurant last night, our second trip in Hugo and Diana’s visit. (Hugo may not be so fond of living ducks, but he loves them on a plate!) When we went inside, we … Continue reading
Margaritaville, Fish Nation
At first, I don’t think Diana believed me that “margarita” is Chinese for “not beer” but after a rainbow of tasty random cocktails around town, I think she did. These ones are at Fish Nation, a yummy British pub near … Continue reading
Taxi Rejection
Often I hop into a Beijing taxi, only to get out again when the driver refuses to take me where I want to go. I thought this was a reaction to my bad Chinese but as I understand more and … Continue reading
Posted in Beijing, Fengtai, Yantai
Tagged chinese, Chinese life, Diana, Hugo, Xidan, Yantai
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Beihai Romance
After asking Hugo and Diana to pose for about a dozen Beihai photo-ops, and trying to get a perfect ‘visit to China’ picture, I caught them being naturally adorable.
Posted in New York City
Tagged Beihai park, China, Chinese life, Diana, e3, Hugo, New York City
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The Emperor’s New Clothes
We had a great Sunday with Hugo and Diana at Beihai Park. We relaxed in the gardens on the north side of the park, then caught the boat over to the little island, and climbed up to the white dagoba. … Continue reading
Posted in New York City
Tagged adventures with Stick, as seen in Beijing, Beihai park, Chinese life, Diana, e3, Facebook, Forbidden City, garden, Hugo, New York City
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New Shower
I guess you can tell by the Herbal Essences, but this is our new shower! It has lovely hot water, and yesterday it passed the four-showers-in-one-morning test.
Posted in New York City
Tagged Chinese life, Diana, e3, Herbal Essences, hot water saga, Hugo, New York City, Stick
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Pounds Sterling
Last night, I went shopping with Diana on the little streets by Qianhai. There’s a gorgeous old street, lined with craft and clothing and tea stores, and one place selling nothing but decorative matchbox covers. There’s also a stinky-tofu vendor … Continue reading
Posted in Beijing
Tagged as seen in Beijing, awesome, BeijingRRR, British, China, Chinese life, coffee, Diana, expats, Houhai, Humanaught, other blogs, qianhai
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