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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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Man Shop
Like the Hall Of Concubines wasn’t bad enough…
Posted in New York City
Tagged adventures with Stick, Chinese life, e3, Forbidden City, Hugo, 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
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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Terminal 3
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
Posted in New York City
Tagged Chinese life, Diana, hi-speed hutong, Hugo, moving, New York City, qianhai, random, Starbucks
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Please Get Ready For Your Arrival
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
Posted in Beijing
Tagged adventures with Stick, awesome, Chinese life, classicists, Diana, Hugo, pretending to be an adult, reading, Stick, subway, travel, twitter
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