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Archive for February, 2010
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Barnes and Noble
Posted on February 23, 2010 | 2 CommentsIn my quest for Peter Hessler's newest book, 'Country Driving', I find myself in Barnes and Noble. With such huge numbers of published books, I can't help but wonder how any author is able to get their first work noticed. -
The Best and the Worst, Part 2
Posted on February 20, 2010 | 1 CommentTweetAlright, I’ll say right off that this one is just about the best. I wasn’t on my reading A game this week and didn’t get through enough material to find... -
The City Revisited
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsIf you search for Leshan on Google you will find much about a Buddha and little else. After a week in the city, I would like to add to this little information. Food, lights, and strange rumors of foreigners who wish to remain undiscovered (no, not expats). -
Leshan
Posted on February 17, 2010 | No CommentsHaving been swept away from the other members of my group, I eat my first meal with my host family, or rather, I had them watch me eat. We take a tour of Leshan Teachers College and meet many eager students, as well as getting photos taken. -
The Road South
Posted on February 16, 2010 | No CommentsThe ride to the city of Leshan remains in my mind as a great part of our trip. Major car accidents, fear home-stays and an interesting trip to a rural gas station. The rise of the long awaited culture shock. -
Time Away
Posted on February 14, 2010 | No CommentsTweetIt seems like ages ago that I posted anything on here, and though I don’t have anything ready for tonight, I wanted to let anyone reading know that there is... -
The Best and the Worst, Part 1
Posted on February 6, 2010 | No CommentsThe first week of February in review. My favorite articles to love and hate. -
Century City
Posted on February 5, 2010 | No CommentsAfter the irritation of schedule ass-hattery had subsided, I sat watching the new scenery drifting by. Chengdu looked absolutely nothing like Beijing. The traffic was unbelievable, with cars, scooters trucks, buses and miscellaneous other contraptions weaving in and around one another -
Landing in Sichuan
Posted on February 3, 2010 | No CommentsAfter almost a week in Beijing, we boarded a plane and flew to Sichuan province, almost 1000 miles to the Southeast. New places, bogus schedules and the start of the most memorable part of our trip. -
Hessler Strikes Again!
Posted on February 2, 2010 | No CommentsPeter Hessler's new book, "Country Driving:A Journey Through China From Farm to Factory", comes out in less than a week. I will not lie, I revere the man.
