Word of my blog has reached the depths of the expat community and I am now (secretly) blogging for Nanjing Expat magazine. This is aimed us foreigners in the city and is distributed widely throughout the city. According to the editor my last piece was the one which caused the greatest number of comments and… Read More »
Shao Xing Textile Expo was a riot of colour, not just of the fabrics but the people who attended. Funded by the Chinese govt people came from Shanghai, the Far East, South Amercia and Africa. I didn’t make much of a dent in the expenses as I made my own way to Shao xing (on… Read More »
I had a free day on Wednesday “Shall we go to that scummy village I was telling you about” I suggested. I had described it a while ago and Lynne was keen to see it for herself. Thirty minutes later we were out of the city and at the end of the Metro line. Disembarking… Read More »
For longer than I can remember my financial situation has not been good enough for the annual dental check-up. However, I figured in China it should be a lot cheaper so I bit the bullet (so to speak) and went with my friend (providing moral support,) to the dentist to make an appointment. Having answered… Read More »
We can all remember being picked for the team, all lined up against the wall, the best two players facing the rest. And then the dreaded selection, as the captains choose players in order of skill and popularity until the unwanted player is left standing against the wall (and he will be made to go… Read More »