Monthly Archives: September 2009

Some parents really step up role in children’s dating game

While walking around Shanghai last weekend, we came across the most particular scene at the People’s Park. Hundreds of elders had gathered and were having a market like situation where a few were adverting something and others were inquiring. We … Continue reading

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Shanghai Marathon 2009

With the whole Seoul Hangang Marathon experience still fresh in mind, I decided to subscribe for half a marathon in Shanghai. This particular run is quite a bigger event, taking place in the heart of the city. Isn’t Shanghai a … Continue reading

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The 20 cent workout in Shanghai

A 40 year old Chinese man drives his motor bike with carrier filled with barbells, dumbbells and a radio to the park outside my Shanghai compound every evening. Upon arrival, he marks an area of roughly 40 square meters and … Continue reading

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Pictures from around Shanghai

Old meets new Taken at the Jingan temple “Temple of Peace and Tranquility” this afternoon. Wiki: “The first temple was built in 247 AD, at the time of the Kingdom of Wu, during the Three Kingdoms period. Originally located beside … Continue reading

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One of the things that make living in Shanghai so great

One of the nice things of living in China is to witness the feel-good energy that (most) people receive from the tremendous growth the country is going through. Development can be turbulent, but I am receiving a lot of smiles … Continue reading

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Good morning China (video: Fireworks in the morning)

I have experienced some Chinese culture, one of the things that made me interested in the country were the fireworks. In The Netherlands, we can only light fireworks for a number of hours per year, during new years eve. From … Continue reading

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Eating bacon in Daejeon

Everytime when I return to Korea, the comic graph by Randall Munroe (displayed above) pops into my head. Who knows if bacon is really that bad, but I have a feeling that I should not eat it too often. I … Continue reading

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