This is the last sequence of photos I will be sharing to hopefully give a bit more texture about China. My family traveled to Guilin and Beijing for a bit over two weeks. We really enjoyed ourselves and were impressed with the pace of changes, especially in Beijing. I took the photo below while on the Li River heading towards Yangshuo. I was really wishing for a sunny day, … [Read more...] about A bit more texture in my recent trip to China
Imagine your obnoxious neighbor giving you an “F” grade for parenting
Imagine your obnoxious neighbor giving you an "F" grade for parenting. He is the richest and has the neighborhood's gangsters loyal to him. What do you do? He has even molested some children in your neighborhood. There is a reason why the annual "Country Reports on Human Rights Practices" by the United States is formulated by the Department of State. It is a foreign … [Read more...] about Imagine your obnoxious neighbor giving you an “F” grade for parenting
Great Wall, Bird Nest, and Water Cube
We took a day tour yesterday visiting the Great Wall at Badaling and then to the Olympics compound. In between, we'd also stopped by a wax museum featuring the Ming Dynasty period. While learning about the Ming, I noticed many important historic events taking place in and around Beijing. I really wished I had brushed up on my Chinese history before roaming around. … [Read more...] about Great Wall, Bird Nest, and Water Cube
