Author Archives: Steve

Putting on the Hanbok – Yanji City

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Steve

Part of what helps make China colourful and a fascinating country to be in is its ethnic diversity. There are 56 officially recognised ethnic minority groups living within China’s borders, the majority of which preserve at least some of the … Continue reading →

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The Three Gorges…Cultural Trip

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Steve

The scenery was spectacular. I bought a couple of books about the Gorge and the Dam project so have spent this morning examining about where I were and understanding exactly about this exceptional river that I have now seen. The … Continue reading →

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Fenghuang – A Phoenix Rising

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Steve

Getting anywhere in China is always an experience and it is usually said that ‘getting there is half the fun’ as things invariably seldom go smoothly or you are surprised to the contrary when things go incredibly properly or without … Continue reading →

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Where Spring Does Not Fade

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Steve

The first time I created contact with Kunming soil was when I fell on it. After a 16 hour bus ride from the chinese language border, and having arrived in Kunming within the middle of the night, I created a … Continue reading →

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Climbing Emei Shan – A Lesson in Steps, Monks, Monkeys & Steps

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Steve

The chinese language program philosopher Lao Tzu famously mentioned that the holiday of the thousand miles should start using just one step. I often believed I knew what that meant. A roasting bus holiday and we (my buddy Shane and … Continue reading →

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