by Nan Rae | May 16, 2008 | Uncategorized
In unpacking and sorting out the jumble of papers I discovered this wonderful, most thoughtful commentary that had not been entered and bears no signature. I’m hoping that the writer will let me know so that I can properly credit it to them. NanTiananmen...
by Nan Rae | May 13, 2008 | Uncategorized
The Chinese PeopleBy Jeanne DavisYesterday morning I heard Michael say that the Chinese people were the best part of the trip.To me they have been the added bonus to history, culture, magnificent building and restful foot massages.A Chinese woman was quick to remind...
by Nan Rae | May 13, 2008 | Uncategorized
The UmbrellaBy John LynnA cool, rainy day provided me with one of the most memorable events of my tour of China. We had driven some good distance from Guilin to visit an old, rural village that pressed against a river. In earlier times it had been prosperous as a...
by Nan Rae | May 11, 2008 | Uncategorized
The Tea Plantationby Elza GrossOn a rainy morning near Guilin we spent a couple of hours at a charming organic tea plantation where we learned the fine art of brewing tea. For those of us who are used to plunking a tea bag in a cup of boiling water, we had a lot to...
by Nan Rae | May 9, 2008 | Uncategorized
Nan and Ro’s Excellent Adventureby Rosanna SchmidgallThe rains fell. And fell. And fell. No one escaped the soaking. Not even Nan, who always has the sun at her beck and call.Fast forward to Guilin and the quest for dry pants and shoes. Ro takes Nan in hand and...
by Nan Rae | May 6, 2008 | Uncategorized
Yangshou Village in the Rain by Bonnie SchwartzOur adventure in Yangshou Village began in the lobby of the hotel where everyone scrambled to open packed suitcases to take out boots, umbrellas and parkas as we watched the pouring rain bounce several feet in the air and...
