Learning a Language Isn’t Easy
My first Chinese word, “mayo” is still the most important! I should’ve gone here first No language skills needed here Just nod your head, fool! Yesterday I had an interesting conversation with one of my workmates. She and I were talking about traveling and she was surprised that I’d traveled…
Read MoreVertical Living in Hong Kong
You want lights? You want action? You want Hong Kong! The view from the top The view from the bottom Vertical living at its best Beauty in Chaos The Portuguese do know color More Hong Kong photos! As Jennifer and I climbed into the back seat of a taxi outside…
Read MoreJust Ping-Pong the Day Away
Watch Out! We’re playing Ping Pong here! The one and only dominators The sun lazily drifted through the window, illuminating delicate puffs of dust as the focused combatants swirled around the table. Quickly, they darted from side to side in the pale light, never allowing their opponents to achieve what…
Read MoreBuying a Ticket Is Easier Than Anyone Says
For a ticket, just go to the train station to get whatcha want I’m gonna ride the train! The first Hong Kong ticket Today I went looking for a train ticket to Hong Kong and I’m not sure which is harder, buying a train ticket in Russia or asking someone…
Read MoreOpen the F#*%ing Doors!
Never be late for a train in China The lucky ones who made it I don’t wanna start pointing fingers, cuz I only have ten, but lets just say a comedy of errors, including a few of my own, preceded my mad dash across the Beijing West train Station Thursday…
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