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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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Guangzhou Dragon Boat - Summer 2016

Nowadays, the dragon boat is much smaller and faster than its predecessor, which was said to be over 98 feet (30m) long and over 6 feet (2m) high.

Guangzhou Dragon Boat - Summer 2016

Race is over for us. Although we were faster by over a minute from last years time, and we were with-in 35 seconds of the first place team this year, we were only in one preliminary race.

Guangzhou Dragon Boat - Summer 2016

End of race US Consulate Dragon Boat team photo. I am the one with the crazy colored beanie.

Guangzhou Dragon Boat - Summer 2017

Practicing for the 2017 Dragon Boat Race.

Guangzhou Dragon Boat - Summer 2017

2017 U.S. Consulate Guangzhou Dragon boat practice group photo.

Guangzhou Dragon Boat - Summer 2017

The Dragon Boat Festival, also called Double Fifth Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth moon of the lunar calendar. It is one of the most important Chinese festivals. This link shows photos from race day. http://www.thatsmags.com/guangzhou/post/19368/photos-guangzhou-international-dragon-boat-tournament-2017

Guangzhou Dragon Boat - Summer 2017

Post race day team photo. Although again we lost our first heat, we were able to get our time down to 2:53, which is 16 sec. faster then last years time.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

Haizhuhu Park with City of Guangzhou tall buildings in background. Very nice lake to walk around. Lots of flowers and gardens.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

One of many flower patches in Haizhuhu Park. To get to park, take metro line 3 to the Datang station. The park entrance is only a few minutes walk from the exit.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

2010 Asian Games Complex: Today a few of us bicycled to the location where the 2010 Asian Games were held at. This was a multi-sport event celebrated in Guangzhou, China from November 12 to 27, 2010. A total of 9,704 athletes from 45 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) competed in 476 events from 42 sports and disciplines (28 Olympic sports and 14 non-Olympic sports), making it the largest event in the history of the Games. The park is still in use for a variety of competitions, practice venues and sports recreation.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

2010 Asian Games Complex: Les, Karl & Steve at the entry of the Guangzhou Asian game complex. Karen took the photo.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

2010 Asian Games Complex: Nice archery field. One can rent archery equipment here as well.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

2010 Asian Games Complex: One can also get to the sports complex by taking metro line 4 all the way to the end and getting off a the metro station Huangcun.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

2010 Asian Games Complex: Karl at the horse stables at the Asian Games sports complex. The practice field was upgraded and donated by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

Giant bicycle storage area on the university island. It looked like at least 3-4 foot ball area in size. Thousands of bicycles, and all my favorite color of orange.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

Along both banks of the Pearl River, high-rise buildings such as star-grade hotels and modern shopping malls stand in great numbers. Passing through such a prosperous city, the Pearl River, unlike other rivers displaying only natural beauty, boasts the type of scenery that only belongs to a modern urban area.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

When night falls, it immediately starts to look more interesting. The bridges are decorated by colorful neon lights. The water in the river reflects the lights in shimmering patterns.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

During the day, people can walk the 'Scenery Corridor' alongside the river. The corridor, about 23 kilometers (14 miles) long, is actually a dike built especially for appreciating the scenery.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

Along the walkway there are designated bicycle and walking paths; even so they are use interchangeably. Also along the walkway there are people stretching, exercising, fishing or just enjoying a relaxing day sitting on the many benches.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

Where the Pearl River walkway winds under bridges crossing the river, people gather for a variety of activities in the shaded cool areas.

Exploring Guangzhou - Summer 2016

Along the walkway today I say an older man writing Chinese characters on the walkway with a brush dipped in water.

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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