A rainy day in Wuxi
Our morning in Wuxi began with a stark reminder of how weather can change even the best-laid plans. It was the final day of the Dragon Boat Festival public holiday, … Read the rest “A rainy day in Wuxi”
China on a new footing: My first overseas adventure as an amputee
I spoke on ABC Radio late tonight from China. As the transcript below explains, the program often features chats with ABC colleagues on their international travel. For my story, there … Read the rest “China on a new footing: My first overseas adventure as an amputee”
But wait, there’s more…
Our day was dedicated to exploring Suzhou, a city renowned for its classical gardens and so interlaced with waterways that it’s often called the “Venice of the East.”
The morning … Read the rest “But wait, there’s more…”
Beijing Curveballs & The Shanghai Express
My blood sugar was up quite a bit this morning; when I checked, it registered 10.3, which is a little outside my usual comfortable range. Ideally, I like to keep … Read the rest “Beijing Curveballs & The Shanghai Express”
Great Wall Tears, Peking Duck, and Hutong Food Discoveries
The day started with a visit to a jade factory. It was one of those scheduled tour stops, and while I usually approach such things with a bit of skepticism, … Read the rest “Great Wall Tears, Peking Duck, and Hutong Food Discoveries”
Day 1 in the “Northern Capital”
Arriving and spending my first day in Beijing, a city whose name literally means ‘Northern Capital’, has been quite a wonderful experience. I first visited Beijing in 2010 when my … Read the rest “Day 1 in the “Northern Capital””