Considering that the circumference of Earth is 24, 888 miles, you really can’t get much farther apart than China and Peru.
Where am I?
Takes a Washing, Keeps on Watching
My Huawei phone went through the washer, literally, and it still works!
An American in Wuhan
Oh yes I did! I have just completed the Covid 19 Triple Dog Dare. I went on a cruise, ate at a buffet and ended up in Wuhan, then lived to blog about it. Actually, it’s not as insane as it sounds. Since I’m “land-locked” in China this summer, I thought I’d finally see the country. It’s not like I’ve […]
What I Did On my Summer Non-Vacation
Am I the only one, or did some of you feel like your vacation sat on the tarmac all summer? Between masks and protests and swabs stuck up our noses to our brains, the summer of 2020 hasn’t been a relaxing holiday.
Twenty Six Letters
I cannot think of one emoji with the impact of a postage stamp or a font as endearing as Leaky Fountain Pen
Social Un-Distancing
There is one thing that unites students globally during this remote learning: Starbucks.
Foodie Refugee
Foreign supermarkets will always be strange. You can buy everything but not the thing you really crave–a taste of home.
朋友 Friends
What lengths will one go to meet new friends in China?
Ten point seven kilometers.
The Power of Words
It’s one of the few words that I know in Chinese. If you pronounce it correctly, you’ll be saying thank you. If you pronounce it wrong, you’ll be saying anything but.
Magic Mushroom Hot Pot
You know a mushroom hot pot (mó gu huǒ guō) must be good if your guide first warns you about the possible side effects.