We are in the heart of transfer season in ex-pat world when large numbers of foreigners leave Guangzhou for new pursuits back home or elsewhere. While so many of our friends and colleagues are busy packing up or moving in, it's been a quiet time for us. Since I don't have a whole lot to... Continue Reading →
I said a “Boom Chicka Boom!”
Summer is in full swing, and the days are hot, humid, and stormy with daily torrential rain showers that cool off the city and people. I'm spending my week days working as a Lead Counselor at Camp Canton Academy AKA summer camp. I think this is the third year we've organized a camp. It was initially... Continue Reading →
Reflections on peanut butter preparedness, Beijing bikinis, and urban development
Last week marked two months we've been in China; how the weeks are flying by! The great highlight of last week was the arrival of our shipment. It was like Christmas come early. Amaury was over the moon to be reunited with his road bike (named Ella); I was happy to set up my electronic piano... Continue Reading →