Too bad, I probably will have moved back to Hong Kong by then.
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America through Chinese eyes
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December 10, 2008
News: Free WiFi in BJ by 2011
Interesting news from Danwei says that there will be free WiFi access throughout Beijing by 2011!!
December 8, 2008
San Diego - Food
The last time I was in the States was about 6 years ago, so I was looking forward to eating some good wholesome (fat) American food and real Mexican food this time around. Here are some pics of the food I had in day 1 & 2:
Ah, the breakfast burrito, a staple of the SoCal morning routine. Scrambled eggs, bacon, fried potato chunks and cheese wrapped in a warm, soft tortilla shell - the perfect start to the day! Don't forget to add the jalapeno hot sauce!
Breakfast was so filling that I didn't need to have lunch. So dinner was at Bamboo Hut - a Hawaiian joint. What's Hawaiian food? Creative sushi rolls, rice and lots of meat. This was pork and garlic rice.
Here's Amy's favorite spam sushi - everything tastes great with spam.
Some kind of fried sushi roll - not bad!
This small joint called El Pescador (means fisherman in Spanish) in La Jolla sells fish caught fresh everyday. I had fresh grilled seabass sandwich and clam chowder soup. The fish was very fresh, making the sandwich nice and light...the best sandwich I've have had in a long time!
Ah, the breakfast burrito, a staple of the SoCal morning routine. Scrambled eggs, bacon, fried potato chunks and cheese wrapped in a warm, soft tortilla shell - the perfect start to the day! Don't forget to add the jalapeno hot sauce!
Breakfast was so filling that I didn't need to have lunch. So dinner was at Bamboo Hut - a Hawaiian joint. What's Hawaiian food? Creative sushi rolls, rice and lots of meat. This was pork and garlic rice.
Here's Amy's favorite spam sushi - everything tastes great with spam.
Some kind of fried sushi roll - not bad!
This small joint called El Pescador (means fisherman in Spanish) in La Jolla sells fish caught fresh everyday. I had fresh grilled seabass sandwich and clam chowder soup. The fish was very fresh, making the sandwich nice and light...the best sandwich I've have had in a long time!
I definitely have to visit this place again!
stay tuned for more food posts!
stay tuned for more food posts!
Union station, LA
Here's the inside of Union Station, LA, quite a nice and cozy train station. I was waiting for the LA - San Diego train.
Stopover in Tokyo airport
On the flight from HK to San Diego, I had 2hrs in Tokyo airport. Just enough time for lunch!
Hamburger steak set - Japanese love to eat a grilled hamburger patty with rice. I love it too, especially with the egg on top!
This must be the poshest looking airport smoking lounge in the world.
Hamburger steak set - Japanese love to eat a grilled hamburger patty with rice. I love it too, especially with the egg on top!
This must be the poshest looking airport smoking lounge in the world.
Great Wall - Mutianyu 长城－慕田峪
Last month my friend Christy visited Beijing and we went on a hike to the Mutianyu Great Wall 慕田峪. The Great Wall is split into many sections around northern China. Mutianyu is one of the most accessable, only about 2hrs north of Beijing. As this section is so easy to get to, it is also the most popular (other than Badaling section) and hence is very well maintained.
The Wall is nestled among the tress all wearing their fall colors.
A group of school boys on a field trip taking a break under the golden trees.
Watchtowers are spaced out along the wall. We hiked along 5 watch towers following the contour of the mountain. There were some steep sections but as the steps were so well maintained it was not difficult.
Christy taking on the Great Wall.
Looking out from a watchtower. As we went on a weekday not many tourists were there.
Me and Denis at the top of the watchtower.
Beautiful fall leaves.
Only 3:30pm and the moon is already out!
The Wall is nestled among the tress all wearing their fall colors.
A group of school boys on a field trip taking a break under the golden trees.
Watchtowers are spaced out along the wall. We hiked along 5 watch towers following the contour of the mountain. There were some steep sections but as the steps were so well maintained it was not difficult.
Christy taking on the Great Wall.
Looking out from a watchtower. As we went on a weekday not many tourists were there.
Me and Denis at the top of the watchtower.
Beautiful fall leaves.
Only 3:30pm and the moon is already out!
December 4, 2008
Taking a break 休息休息
Reason for lack of updates: I'm now back in HK getting ready for my trip to the states....in the meantime enjoy these cute kitties! (seen sun bathing in Beijing University 北大）
December 3, 2008
Vehicles: more bikes!
Bikes are still the most common mode of transport in Beijing - Tsinghua University 清华大学 campus.
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