The Public Treadmill
This is the treadmill at the “Olympic” park – not too fancy, but incredibly functional.
Author: Celestial Magpie
I am a world traveler from the corn fields. I bring rural sensibilities to urban settings, and use my steady Midwestern upbringing to keep an even keel when finding new vistas. I am a jack of all trades - a D&D bard true to form (lots of skill points spread over a variety of abilities). I'd add I'm a master of none, except I have a Master's degree in International Relations, so I guess I master/mistress in warfare and political debate.
Where the Gate Led…
This is why you have to explore. Wenjiang looks like an industrial and commercial suburb of Chengdu, but it too has treasures on the side streets.
Here comes the…
Oh my God – the sun is out today!! It’s been almost two weeks of grey skies. The last time I saw the sun was when I visited Chengdu. I can’t believe how goofily happy I am. So I did what anyone does on a beautiful, bird-filled sunny day – I played video games. Just […]
Improving Area Knowledge
Went walking in Wenjiang. There was a leather store I wanted to see if I could find, based on my memories of the drive a couple of days prior. And a gate – I bet that the gate would lead somewhere cool.I haven’t really been walking around much in my immediate area. I found the […]
Gondor Translates
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King is on. At first I thought they had just pirated the music for another show, and was up in arms. Then I realized it was the actual movie. It’s a little easier to identify the Chinese when you know the movie by heart. I like Sam a […]
Gal's Got Moxie 