Tag: books
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Snirt, books and the Silk Route
I neglected to mentioned what Beijing winters are like. Dry and windy is probably the best way to describe them. I once asked my students if Beijing got snow or rain. They replied “No”. Instead? Pollution! Anyway, it’s not true that Beijing doesn’t get snow but it doesn’t happen very often. However, as one expat put it, given…
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Staycation; Goodbyes; Readings
Currently I’m enjoying my “staycation,” that buzz word that was all the rage last year or the year before. I really did get tired of travelling and living out of a backpack. Some people said I’d never settle down, they may still be right, but I’m glad I don’t have to pack my toothbrush again…