Bamboo Pilgrim
Life in China
Just in case you were wondering what the price of coffee is in Beijing, China. Here you go! Prices are in Chinese Yuan (RMB). For conversion into US Dollars, divide the...
A month ago, I would have said that the Chinese language sounds harsh and choppy. Today, however, as a beginner, I am beginning to appreciate the beauty of the language, both...
Every time I take the No. 10 Subway, I see David Beckham’s face flashing me the victory sign. I guess he signed with Jaguar Landrover in China as a brand ambassador...
The weekend brought an opportunity to explore Beijing, so we found a bicycle rental place online (www.bikebeijing.com). They offer guided tours in English of the Forbidden City and ancient alleyways (Hutongs),...
Our language school is in the middle of a business complex of modern high-rise buildings. The ground-level floors are mostly devoted to retail and food, with the upper stores reserved for...
We have finally completed the process with the provincial government and local authorities to secure my wife’s alien worker’s permit, health permit, work VISA, and residency permit as a professional educational...
We would like to thank our hosts, Coco and Kiki (and their parents), for welcoming us into their Spring Festival celebration. They live in Xinyang, Henan, but they grew up in...
Feb. 18, 2015 marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year. 2015 is the Year of the Sheep. Today is also Ash Wednesday in the 2015 Liturgical Calendar of the Church,...
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