Incense
This blog layout doesn’t provide an album option (I’ll have to look into that), but here is one of my Chengdu photos of incense.
The Wenjiang Scooter
Until two days ago, I hitched a ride every day to school. Last week, Bill bought an electric scooter for the school to use – for me to use “when I was comfortable”. I tested it twice on the school grounds, going around the islands and generally having fun. Then it was decreed I could […]
Western Welcome
I found the consulate in Chengdu during my weekend. I used the metro (huzzah!) but I got off too early and still wound up walking quite a ways. The consulate was closed (it was Sunday), but I got the information I needed to register. Nothing like seeing a wall ringed in thick barbed wire to […]
Food! Glorious Food!
I’ve been warned about street vendors and food stalls – they’re not as hygienic. I respect that, but I also think that food stalls make some of the tastiest food ever. In Chengdu, I went to JinLi “alley” next to Wuhou temple, which was filled with food vendors and trinket shops. Oh, the food! The […]
The Beauty of Getting Lost
Over this past weekend, I have to and wanted to visit Chengdu. I have to visit Chengdu because I need to drop my laptop of to be repaired. I wanted to visit Chengdu because it’s the metropolis near the town where I work. It’s got temples and such, and I want to do some sightseeing. […]
Gal's Got Moxie 