It is well known that The Chinese like to have a sleep at lunchtime. Wherever they are they like to have a short nap to refresh themselves for the afternoon. This could be their desks or under a bush, on a path or at the railway station. But by far the best place to sleep… Read More »
I was coming out of the massage place having been pummelled by number 28 and was amused to see a crayfish ambling along the street. It tried to crawl slowly across the quiet street but got half way and then walked backwards towards the kerb again. I didn’t know they could go backwards. Then it… Read More »
I found this video – still makes me laugh. It’s Teal wearing the gorilla onesie and using the fishing rod I gave him. Casting was a bit tricky and the rubber fish on the end of the line kept getting caught in trees, bushes, plants, walls and I had to keep cutting the line. The… Read More »
Thankfully Ed gave me the use of his class for a couple of lessons so that I could do some research for my master’s. He was not wrong when he said they were all at different levels. One of the girls was the same level as their Chinese teacher (in my spelling test) and one… Read More »
Once a year the Hopeful Hearts charity has a garage sale. It generally happens at this time of year as people are leaving the country and having a clear out. Lynn persauded me to go and have a look although I kept saying I didn’t want to accumulate stuff but like a good friend Iwent.… Read More »
It is not unusual to see expensive items in supermarkets with security tags on. They are mostly face creams and other hig value items. I thought security tags on toothpaste was crazy but last night I was at the local corner shop and found they have put security tags on small bars of chocolate. The… Read More »
I had done 60 lengths of the pool and felt like a sit down but was fed up of Costa Coffee. Anyway it’s getting a bit expensive using it as an office. Then it ocurred to me that I could actually go to own office. Mrs Zhang fell off her e.bike a while ago and… Read More »
It’s not unusual to see people asleep at their desks during lunchtime any time of the year. However, in the summer people crash anywhere and everywhere – even outdoors with pedestrians walking by. I don’t know how anyone can sleep in a public place but I guess some have no option. The railway station is… Read More »
I needed a lungful of fresh air (my lungs are full of Chinese dust) and where better to find it than beautiful Pembrokeshire. The forecast wasn’t good but when has that ever stopped the British going to the seaside?! We arrived in Newport in glorious sunshine and as the sunset across the bay we were… Read More »
Young Leo expressed an interest in going out with his camera around Old Nanjing so I have taken him on several forays round the back streets. Like many children he is particularly interested in animals and we stop and take pictures of pets and owners. This is a part of nanjing near San Shan Jie,… Read More »