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Winter has sprung out of the ever-extended summer with no warning (except the date). Last week I could sunbathe, but this week, with a grey sky and continual drizzle the fact that it’s dark at 5.30pm suddenly makes sense. After … Continue reading
The most unintentionally funny thing I’ve read in ages – an attempt by a creationist to explain away dinosaurs. Some of my favorite parts: “Evolutionists declare that no man ever lived alongside dinosaurs. The Bible, however, makes it plain that … Continue reading
This week Mandy, my summer girlfriend, finally left for America. As I’ve written here before it wasn’t the perfect relationship, and I still don’t regret breaking it off. All the same, when there’s every chance you’ll never see someone again, … Continue reading
Belated Halloween blog
We had a halloween party what seems like ages ago (probably just a week actually). This is what I looked like:
Good dog.
If you feel sentimental and protective about dogs you probably shouldn’t read my unusual food blog this week.
Good Doggy
Unusually straightforward Chinese name – “dog meat hotpot” What it really is – a dog meat hotpot Location – Backstreet restaurant Everyone knows how English people are sentimental about dogs. Given the choice to either contribute to a charity for … Continue reading
Three Duck Parts
Slightly misleading Chinese name – “three duck parts” What it really is – duck tongues, feet and shoulders in hot sauce Location – Hunan restaurant Keeping up to the unusualness levels of last week’s snack seemed unfeasible, so this week … Continue reading
This morning I had to get up at 6.30 to go and “act” in a mini-series for Chinese national TV. After less than four hours sleep and no caffeine I wasn’t in much of a state to be convincing but … Continue reading
Lately I’ve been a bit bored, for the first time since I came to China. It has a little to do with breaking up with my girlfriend, though I don’t regret it at all. Perhaps it has more to do … Continue reading
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