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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- January / February 2017

Erlinda with the Five Rams statue for a back ground.

Guangzhou- January / February 2017

A smiling Erlinda along the steps leading up to the Five-Story Tower in Yuexiu Park.

Guangzhou- January / February 2017

Old Guangzhou city wall in Yuexiu Park.

Guangzhou- January / February 2017

Erlinda looking out from one of the openings on top of the old Guangzhou city wall.

Guangzhou- January / February 2017

Erlinda sitting on top of the old Guangzhou city wall.

Guangzhou- January / February 2017

Looking south and west from the 99th floor of the IFC - International Finance Center building in Guangzhou.

Guangzhou- January / February 2017

Looking south to the Pearl River and the Canton Tower from the 99th floor of the IFC building. After 5pm the bar on the 99th floor is open to all visitors. It takes two elevators to get there. After exiting the 2nd elevator on the 99th floor take a right where you will come to a Y in the hallway. If you go right you will get to the bar which has views to the north along the length of the Mall of the World. If you go left about 25 feet, there is a door to the left that opens to a conference room with floor to ceiling windows with views to the south and west of the Pearl River and the Canton Tower.

Exploring Guangzhou - February 2017

Older man and women fishing on the western side of the Pearl River north of the Zhejiang Bridge.

Exploring Guangzhou - February 2017

Phil and Karl at an apartment entrance in northern Foshan during a rest break on a sunny bicycle ride.

Exploring Guangzhou - February 2017

A stack of used three wheeler bicycles. This location is the pedestrian overpass onlong the Dongfeng Road that crosses over the railroad tracks, just to the east of the Xichang Interchange. One can find at this location all types of bicycle locks and accessories for sale.

Exploring Guangzhou - February 2017

All these bicycles are for rent on an hourly rate. For the past few months several bicycle companies have made available thousands of bicycles for rent in the Guangzhou area. They are yellow, blue and orange in color.

Exploring Guangzhou Markets -Furniture / Pottery/Fish Market

This is the Furniture Market. There are many pottery stores here as well. To get here, take Metro line 1, get off at the Huadiwan Stop, and depart from exit D. It is open from 9am to 9pm.

Exploring Guangzhou Markets -Furniture / Pottery/Fish Market

If you like turtles, they are available in all shapes and sizes.

Exploring Guangzhou Markets -Furniture / Pottery/Fish Market

Live fish are available in plastic bags, ready to be dumped into your fish tank.

Exploring Guangzhou Markets -Furniture / Pottery/Fish Market

If you need live plants for your fish tank; a wide choice is available. Lots to see, take time to explore.

Exploring Guangzhou Markets -Furniture / Pottery/Fish Market

Have you ever herd of a cash drawer. This is what one looks like.

Exploring Guangzhou Markets - JADE Market

If you like JADE, this is the place to go. Take metro line 6 to Changshou Lu stop and depart via exit A. Open: 10AM to 5PM. As you depart exit A, the jade market is in a small store to just to the left.

Exploring Guangzhou Markets -JADE Market

Inside the store are many stools for customers to sit on while examineing the various jade items. If exiting the store on the street side, to the right are a few more jade stores to visit.

Exploring Guangzhou Markets - Art/Painting/Framing

A great place to get a picture framed. There are lots of small shops in the area, at very low and fair prices. To get here travel on Metro line 1 to the Peasant Movement Institute stop and take exit D.

Exploring Guangzhou Markets -Art/Painting/Framing

After exiting, walk in same direction of traffic for 3-4 blocks. Once you see a temple on your right you are at a T in the road. Across street see 5 story building pictured. In the basement are framing shops. All other floors have paintings framed and frame less. Walking down street with traffic are many smaller framing shops, also selling paintings. Great place to get a great deal.

Exploring Guangzhou Markets - Spectacles Market

If you need reading glasses, sun glasses or even prescription glasses this is the place for you. Take metro line 1 to the Ximenkou stop and depart via exit A. Open 10AM to 5PM. Take a left when departing exit, Walk against traffic, at first intersetion make another left walking against traffic.

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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