A recent post in the English-language China blogosphere has prompted me to take a closer look at my behavior as an expat in regards to integrating in the culture and making Chinese friends. Those of you who know me know that I am, among other things, painfully shy. Which probably explains why I have very [...]
Back in August, the DH and I joined a group of our friends in a canoe trip down the Sella (Say-ya) River, in Eastern Asturias, Northern Spain. The Sella River is very scenic and fairly gentle, so the descent in canoe has become very popular. There is even an annual race, the International Descent of [...]
The Great Danes… We miss you very much!! Best of luck to you in BVI!