Tag Archives: China

Wrong Way Eddie in Nanchang

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Steve

I forced myself to keep my eyes closed. If I looked, it would be too scary, kind of like riding in the front car of the roller coaster at Magic Mountain. Better to keep my eyes screwed shut, experience the … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Chinese Dining – Tip #2

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Steve

I think the measure of a Chinese host’s hospitality is how much food he or she can get their guest to eat. Whether it is at one meal or several meals throughout a single day, force feeding the guest with … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Chinese Dining – Tip #1

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Steve

I was in Shanghai to deliver some training to engineers of my company. Every morning the secretary in the office would ask me what I wanted for lunch. Due to my packed schedule, I didn’t have time to go out … Continue reading →

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Great Wall or Bust! – Episode 2

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Steve

“Now we are going to visit the doctor,” Lily announced as the group waddled away from the table. She led us through the restaurant to an adjoining building. We sat down at a bunch of school desks in a large … Continue reading →

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Great Wall or Bust! – Episode 1

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Steve

You can’t really see the Great Wall of China from space. That is just a myth. You can, however, take a bus tour there from Beijing. I found the brochure in the hotel lobby. It advertised an exciting day visiting … Continue reading →

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