Tag Archives: Hugo

Photo Backlog

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Meg

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 →

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Man Shop

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Meg

Like the Hall Of Concubines wasn’t bad enough… Tweet this!

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New Tiananmen

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Meg

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! Tweet this!

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Beijing Gringos

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Meg

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 →

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Taxi Rejection

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Meg

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 →

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Beihai Romance

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Meg

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. Tweet this!

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The Emperor’s New Clothes

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Meg

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 →

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New Shower

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Meg

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. Tweet this!

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Terminal 3

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Meg

Hugo and Diana are here! We picked them up in the new Terminal 3. It’s been said before, but that place is gigantic! It’s brand new and well organized, except for a few sets of escalators where down is on the left.  And by … Continue reading →

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Please Get Ready For Your Arrival

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Meg

My friend Hugo likes to laugh. I mean, he really likes to laugh. He can’t tell a joke because as he’s telling it, he thinks of how funny the punchline is, and laughs too hard to keep talking. He’s a … Continue reading →

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