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January 3rd 2016

Published: January 3rd 2016

Antarctic is done for the time being. Someday I may try to go back to that type of life and travels. But now a new adventure awaits me. It took two years and a forest of paperwork, but now I have a job working as support staff at the American Consulate in Guangzhou, China. Ive been in country for seven weeks now on the start of a two year contract. Every weekend I explore the sights, sounds, cultu... Read Full Entry

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Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

Pearl River cruse boats docked along north shore of Pearl River.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

Boats on the Pearl River.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

River barges/freighters on the Pearl River. There are actually living spaces at the stern.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

Karl enjoying a nice view in the Huizhan park, just a block west of the Guangzhou Expo center.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

Do octopus really have balls? Not Really: Octopus balls is a ball-shaped snack made of a wheat flour-based batter and cooked in a special moulded pan. They are typically filled with minced or diced octopus (tako), tempura scraps (tenkasu), pickled ginger, and green onion.

Exploring Guangzhou - Spring 2016

One of many entrances to the China Import Export Fair.i It is the most comprehensive trade show with the longest history, the highest level, the largest scale, the most complete in exhibit variety, and the broadest distribution of overseas buyers and the greatest business turnover in China. Fall 2016 link: http://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en/

Exploring Guangzhou - Spring 2016

Two beautiful Chinese ladies controlling the entrance to the electric carts for a ride into the fair. This was The 119th China Import and Export Fair in spring 2016. I was able to attend as a buyer. The 120th fair is arriving in October 2016.

Exploring Guangzhou - Spring 2016

China Import and Export Fair - Canton Fair exhibits over 150,000 kinds of quality Chinese products and overseas commodities with distinctive features. Great place to get free samples. But one should have a stack of business cards on hand.

Exploring Guangzhou - Spring 2016

Phase 1 (15th-19th April 2016) Electronics & Household Electrical Appliances Lighting Equipment · Vehicles & Spare Parts Machinery · Hardware & Tools Energy Resources · Chemical Products Building Materials · International Pavilion

Exploring Guangzhou - Spring 2016

Phase 2 (23rd-27th April 2016) Consumer Goods · Home Decorations · Gifts

Exploring Guangzhou - Spring 2016

Phase 3 (1st-5th May 2016) Office Supplies, Cases & Bags, and Recreation Products Food · Medicines, Medical Devices and Health Products Textiles & Garments · Shoes · International Pavilion

Exploring Guangzhou - Spring 2016

It is the largest modernized exhibition center in Asia, and is located in Pazhou Island, Guangzhou, China. The complex covers a total construction area of 1,100,000 M2 with the indoor exhibition area of 338,000 M2 and the outdoor exhibition area of 43,600 M2.

Exploring Guangzhou - Spring 2016

Address: No. 380, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou, China. Metro line 8 and either get off at Xingangdong, exit A/B or Pazhou Station exit B.

Exploring Guangzhou - Spring 2016

The last few days of the fair was my favorite, with food from around China and the world.

Exploring Guangzhou - Spring 2016

Withe all the exploring and walking around the fair, we had to stop for a cool drink before heading home.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

This is the entry arch to the apartment complex two blocks from my apartment.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

Bicycles for rent. This is part of a city wide bicycle-sharing system, which is a service in which bicycles are made available for shared use to individuals on a very short term basis.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

On a bicycle ride to the south side of the Pearl River I say this man selling a snapping turtle on the road side. He wanted 650Y or about $100.00.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016 -Haungpucum village

Entrance to Haungpucum village. Great place for local shopping. No malls, no big box stores and no fast food joints.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

Haungpucum village out door market.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

A beautiful side street in Huangpuuum.

3rd January 2016

Di & Joe V.
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Looks beautiful.... Happy to hear that you are enjoying it there. :) Happy New Year!! Di & Joe

18th August 2016

Derek Davey
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Silly Submariner
I hope that you are doing very well in Guangzhou and you have fully acclimated. Enjoy yourself there. Extremely hot in Lewis County this summer and very humid. We have had a "drought" and tornado this summer. The corn still grows. Take care. Derek

24th August 2016

Audrey J Mills
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AWESOME!!
So great to hear from you and about your amazing adventures! I'm now a subscriber to your blog so keep it up!

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