Monthly Archives: October 2013

Loungewear is back in Nanjing

Winter is only just around the corner. Foreigners are still in single layers but the Chinese are wrapped up like they’re living in the Arctic. It’s only recently dipped below 70 degrees but already  people are in their loungewear – that’s what they call it on the packets I see in the supermarket.   They are… Read More »

Designer dogs

Saw these two pups outside Ikea a few days ago – now what on earth must they be thinking? It’s no wonder dogs bite their owners. I was tempted myself!  the dying of ears and tails organge and pink is commonplace in Nanjing. I have also seen puppies dyed with stripes in order to sell… Read More »

2 bikes and 2 phones

It’s about average I understand – 2 bike thefts and 2 mobile phone thefts in 4 years. I am pretty careful especially on buses as I already caught a pick-pocket on the number 65 however, I let me guard down on Saturday and paid the price for it.  I was working at 1:30pm so I… Read More »