This was a really nice park on the edge of Shantou. I think it was recently restored as there were very few people there.
Old fruit lady
While looking at fruit an old lady came over to watch. The oranges looked fresh.
Sugar Cane
A man on a cart brings sugar cane fresh from the fields. You pay your money (about £1 for a metre section) and he smooths off the tough knots dividing the segments using a cleaver. You wash, then proceed to gnaw on the cane, crunching … Continue reading Sugar Cane
As easy as ABC
Seen on the park keepers office in shi pao tai, Shantou, China.
Banyan Trees
Banyan trees in Hong Kong. There’s something prehistoric about these.
Robo Cat
I don’t know what a robo cat does, but apparently if you believe in it then all your demons will be gone. And that can’t be a bad thing. Seen on Sai Yeung Choi Street in Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Sunny Angel
Another drawing of me from my niece. I’ve lost the white rabbit, but gained wings and turned into a ‘sunny angel’. No complaints here.
My Old Place – Di San Xian
I appreciate that this may just look like a shiny mess of yellow and green things, but I found it quite exciting as it’s the first time outside of China that I’ve had an authentic version of one of my favourite dishes. It’s called ‘North … Continue reading My Old Place – Di San Xian
Serpentine Sunset
After an awful windy and wet autumn day, the sun bravely shone for a few moments before disappearing over the Serpentine in Hyde Park.
Citizens! at XOYO
A cracking set from Citizens! in a thankfully fog-free XOYO. These guys were good.
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