Randomly strolling through a neighborhood, I found some old men playing Chinese chess, as they often do in parks. I’m amazed at how active the Chinese are at old age, from dancing groups, martial arts, and card or chess games…all done in the local parks. I wonder about the stories they have to tell and [...]
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old man playing Chinese chess
Posted by Tiffany Wan on April 28, 2010
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/04/old-man-playing-chinese-chess/
culture shock #1: my bathroom stall
I’ve arrived in Beijing about 30 hrs ago.. alive, well, jet-lagged, and culture-shocked. I was more than well prepared for squatting toilets, but had no idea what to expect from my living accommodations. Leaving from the states, I thought that I had no expectations. And after arriving from a long journey to find a cozy, [...]
Posted by Tiffany Wan on February 23, 2010
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/02/culture-shock-1-my-bathroom-stall/