I took a walk this morning near East Lake to eat my breakfast (an egg boiled in tea, a savory bun, and warm soymilk). I sat on a stone wall and watched a fisherman and some grandparents walking with their… Read More »Building a New China
Today it rained in Wuhan, and it’s 90 degrees. Quite a respite from yesterday’s high of 102. I’m back in my favorite little coffee shop, Figaro. It’s actually the only coffee shop I know how to get to, but it… Read More »China and the “First World”
I’m back in Wuhan, and the high today will be 101 degrees. It’s only 10am, and already it is incredibly hot, humid, and still. Few places around here have air-conditioning, so when you leave somewhere cool, you must be prepared… Read More »WC Chinese-Style
I spent today touring Nanjing, China, with two friends. So hot and humid. That’s normal for southern China, so I’ll not go on about the weather. We drank lots of water and fresh juices and sought shelter in an air… Read More »Ancient Chinese City Secrets
Today is even hotter than yesterday. It’s 3:30 pm and 95 degrees. Sunny. Punishing heat when you step out of the shade. Most folks here in Wuhan, China, are smart enough to carry an umbrella everywhere they go. I successfully… Read More »Chinese Food and Conversation