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A Nation of Grasshoppers

Saturday, 4 Aug 2007 | Views [514]

The world looks at the Chinese as a nation of workers. We imagine them sweating it out day in and day out like little busy and unstoppable ants. They do. But, more often then not, the ants also turn into some spectacular grasshoppers. Along Beijing’s ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation


Gallery: Houhai lake - Beijing

Saturday, 4 Aug 2007 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: Factory 798

Wednesday, 1 Aug 2007 | Photo Gallery


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Factory 798

Sunday, 29 Jul 2007 | Views [660] | Comments [2]

Factory 798 is a superb idea both mine for going there on Sunday and Beijing’s for having it. It’s a kind of artist’s ghetto in the North Eastern side of town. A creative community living in an old factory complex that has been remodelled to contain ... Read more >

Tags: Culture


Kung Fu and Calligraphy

Friday, 27 Jul 2007 | Views [654]

In a vain attempt to penetrate the products of this culture I have now applied my energies to two seemingly opposing endeavours. It fascinates me to see how similar they really are. The thing that drew me most to Kung Fu initially, other than the need ... Read more >

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Mandarin and the sedentary life

Sunday, 22 Jul 2007 | Views [856] | Comments [1]

Having lived two years in this country and still only being able to speak to waitresses and taxi drivers should have given me a clue, still, I chose to pursue learning this infernal language. I am sure that somewhere, somehow I must be making some sort ... Read more >

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A stroll at the Summer Palace and a rave at the Great Wall

Sunday, 15 Jul 2007 | Views [598]

I love Beijing. I really really really do. I feel like I am being given a daily dose of oxygen and mojo. So much to do and so much to see in this city that is full of confidence without the arrogance, full of people without the noise and full of little ... Read more >

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Gallery: Beijing Summer Palace

Thursday, 12 Jul 2007 | Photo Gallery


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A student in Beijing

Thursday, 12 Jul 2007 | Views [585]

I am a student again, with the student card to prove it. I can’t believe it! And I love it! I love it! I love it. I look at the young people around me and I am envious. Envious that they get to do it so much earlier than me. Imagine going somewhere as ... Read more >

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