I thought we had escaped the south China’s spring rains; That they had decided not to pay us a visit this year. I was wrong.
New (virtual) China friends
Lately, instead of looking westward I’ve turned my attention closer to home.
Hakka Missle Silos: Cold War Misunderstandings
In the 1960s, the US Military thought China had developed secret nuke bases. The buildings were the tulou homes of China’s Hakka People.
Laos: Tubing on the Nam Song River
Morning came early in the misty mountains of Vang Vieng, Laos. A sign hammered haphazardly to the door that says, “Tubing Today”.
Sunny day noodles
The specialty of the house is Suan La Fen, or Sour Spicy Rice Noodles.
Where I’ve been, where I’m headed
Life speeds along at an out-of-control pace and things have exploded at Asian Ramblings.
Hong Kong Socks and Swim Suits
I am of the belief that every women’s bathing suit in Asia has a skirt attached.
Chinese Hero: Sun Yat-sen, Zhong Shan
Zhong Shan Road. Zhong Shan Middle School. You see the name Zhong Shan all over China, what the hell does it mean?
Chinese Families: Mother, Grandmother, Children
The Bible says something about honoring thy parents. That was the custom in China before The Bible was written.
Absence
Absence from those we love is self from self – a deadly banishment.