Saturday in the village

There's dumplings on the steamers, food of all kinds on display for sale, babies in strollers, toddlers in the "open crotch" pants, men sitting and chatting. People stare at us - probably wondering what those strange covers (helmets) are on our heads, but in no way do we ever feel in danger or threatened in any way.

Journey To The Sea

February 3rd 2007
We went to the sea-sea-sea to see what we could see-see-see…..Do you remember the tune? If not, no worries. Quite simple really. All that’s required is a bike, some good strong legs to pedal, a bit of a snack, alert eyes to dodge traffic and people, a few hours of free time, and a “ni hao!” or “hello!” to offer in friendship. 40km round trip through villages, canal bikeways, and ev ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more

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