Clothing Market
Just down the road from Kate’s there’s a big shopping market. Over several floors they sell everything you could possibly imagine from clothing to electronics. Outside the market there are … Read the rest “Clothing Market”
One More Stop
As I arrived at the town of Songzhou – the home of a village of 2,000 practising artists – I wondered to myself, “what if I go one stop further?”. … Read the rest “One More Stop”
Palaces and Bathhouses
As I headed through the crowds, I did so with determination.
On Tuesday, as I attempted to visit the Forbidden City, it all became too much for me, as I … Read the rest “Palaces and Bathhouses”
Beijing Gallery Day
The restaurant where we had dinner tonight had the BEST FOOD, but also the FUNNIEST MENU.
As they made literal translations from the Chinese, the restaurant menu contained English language … Read the rest “Beijing Gallery Day”
Beijing – City of Contrasts
My first proper day in Beijing has been a day of contrasts. There have been some things I’ve loved and some things I’ve loathed. Mostly though I’ve loved my first … Read the rest “Beijing – City of Contrasts”
The Flight to Beijing
What are the chances of an aircraft having not one, but two flat tyres? Not ours. The one hemming us in at Sydney Airport this morning.
When our captain (who … Read the rest “The Flight to Beijing”