Two bads, and a good

This site was scraped by two malevolent individuals, to pad the content of their sites. Thanks to My Several Worlds for the heads-up.

Sidewalk cobbler

In China, a cobbler repairs shoes on a busy sidewalk while you wait.

Cleaning the temple

Beyond the statue of Guanyin, the golden Buddhas, the candles and joss sticks, are the more mundane items of a daily existence. Even a Chinese temple needs to be clean. Phoenix Mountain Temple, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, China, April 2009.

Chinese bamboo, not roses

No roses for me. Long-stem roses are cheap in China, about $0.45 US each. Chinese bamboo is cheaper.

Colorful views

Many Chinese apartments have neon lights in recessed areas built into the ceiling. My new apartment has lovely blue lights, but alas, only in the hallway.

10 Must Sees in Shenzhen China

There is a lot to see and do in Shenzhen, China. My list of 10 Must Sees in the city. Travel Guide writers be damned.

Bridges, Hong Kong, and boxes of stuff

Monday is Qing Ming Jie, or, Tomb Sweeping Day. On this day people pay respect to their ancestors by cleaning tombs and making offerings of food, liquor, and ghost money.

Three’s not a crowd

Five people are the most I have seen on a scooter. What about your other Asia-based expats? What’s the largest number of people you have seen riding a scooter?