Two years ago, I had returned from an overseas holiday with a severe infection that led to the amputation of my lower right leg. To mark the second anniversary, I … Read the rest “Lessons learned from my amputee trip to China, thoughts on the plane”
Tag: China
Have visited China twice now (2010 and 2014) but there is so much more to discover. I’ll be back.
I’ve always had mixed feelings about tours that take you to the top of skyscrapers. I discovered years ago in Stockholm, of all places, that the most interesting views are … Read the rest “A Taste of Shanghai”
Our day in Hangzhou, one of China’s renowned tea capitals, began after breakfast with a special visit to a Tea House at Meijiawu Tea Village. This village, nestled in the … Read the rest “Green Tea and West Lake”
Our morning in Wuxi began with a stark reminder of how weather can change even the best-laid plans. It was the final day of the Dragon Boat Festival public holiday, … Read the rest “A rainy day in Wuxi”
I spoke on ABC Radio late tonight from China. As the transcript below explains, the program often features chats with ABC colleagues on their international travel. For my story, there … Read the rest “China on a new footing: My first overseas adventure as an amputee”
Our day was dedicated to exploring Suzhou, a city renowned for its classical gardens and so interlaced with waterways that it’s often called the “Venice of the East.”
The morning … Read the rest “But wait, there’s more…”