Monthly Archives: April 2014

Shanghai – Like Hong Kong, Only Communist

I had only a vague idea of what might be in store for us when we made it to Shanghai after the heavy-handed communist feeling that permeated Beijing. It was quite different from Beijing, to say the least. Continue reading

Food Poisoning and The Great Wall of China – Don’t Forget the Panda Hats

Note to self: Getting food poisoning 24 hours prior to hiking over three miles on the Great Wall of China is not a good idea. Not good at all. Did I make it? Find out now. Continue reading