It turns out that this past week was my final full week in China. I will be heading back to the States this Thursday. Anyway, more about that in a bit. It was a bit of a crazy week this past week. First I had some family issues that were on my mind all week…
Beijing – Fifth Week Update
NO I DON’T WANT ANY POSTCARDS. NO I DON’T WANT TO VISIT YOUR ART EXHIBIT. NO I DON’T WANT A KITE. NO I DON’T WANT TO LOOK IN YOUR STORE. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Ok, sorry I had to get that out. After listening to questions like those for most of the weekend and most of the time…
Places to visit
As I was walking around the Summer Palace yesterday, I started thinking about all of the places I want to visit. I felt it would be best for me to make a note of this somewhere, so this is the place. Most of these are viewed as 2 – 3 week trips unless otherwise noted….
Beijing – Third Week Update
Wow, all of these updates at once! I’m slacking off a bit this afternoon 🙂 I’ve already written about my trips this past week and about the Chinese New Year. The only other exciting things I’ve done were to go shopping on Sunday at the Pearl Market and Silk Street. Monday I got to watch…
Do you know what they call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in China?
That’s ok, I have no clue either. I do know that the Big Macs and fries taste pretty much like they do in the States though. I know, I know, why would I eat at McDonald’s? Well, after spending weeks going to restaurants to eat out and being waited on, you get to the point…
Shanghai
So I’m almost a week behind in posting about the rest of my trip during Chinese New Year. I just haven’t felt like writing. Not that this part of the trip is too terribly exciting either. Anyway, I arrived in Shanghai Thursday mid-morning and had to figure out the best way to get to the…
Beijing – Second week update
As my second week in Beijing draws to a close, I have had another week of wonderful experiences. The week was pretty standard with work, but the weekend was full of more fun. Saturday began with me, a couple of the guys from work, and two girls that they know heading up to the Great…
We’re gonna party like it’s the year of the Rabbit!
Happy New Year! This is the first time in 5 years that fireworks have been permitted in Beijing. I think that people are making up for lost time! I’ve been hearing and seeing fireworks for the past week as people have begun to celebrate the New Year. Throughout the day I’ve seen people lighting off…