tombs and wire

The hills around the China / New Territories Hong Kong border are covered in tombs. Much of the area is inaccessible, except on foot. The departed wanted to be buried in their homeland, China, but that practice was not permitted. They were interred by their loved ones as close as physically possible:On the green hills,…

busted busker

As I was waiting to meet friends for lunch I wandered to Sea World (hai shang shi jie). No, there are no killer whales or dolphins. Sea World is Shenzhen’s expat hang-out, an outdoor mallish area of international restaurants and shops. The centerpiece of Sea World is an old French-built cruise ship (seized for narcotics…

street fruit

Fruit vendor, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, China. Sorry Captain and Tennille, I could not find a pineapple song. Captured: March 29, 2008.

ESL in China: First days – Looking down

I don’t remember much about that Sunday, looking back after three years. It was cold, I recall, much colder than I thought it should be in a sub-tropical area. I huddled in my apartment, on the thin-padded wooden sofa.

following the follower

Maybe that’s my attraction to China, and China Travel. Temples, tombs, and houses that hold the energy of the generations…

kejia kitchen

The kitchen in a traditional kejia home, at the Crane Lake Kejia Cultural Center, Longgang District, Shenzhen, China. Stay tuned for an article and images.