Monthly Archives: February 2011

Xi’an in a weekend

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

We love Chengdu, especially the people and the food, but every once and a while Ashley and I have to get out. Last weekend’s destination was Xi’an, home of the Terracotta Warriors – the “eighth wonder of the world,” (at … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year Part V: The End

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

Yesterday marked the final day of Chinese New Year festivities. For some, the final day of vacation, for others the last day of fireworks, for Phil and I, the evening we share with a million other people contemplating Chinese capitalism … Continue reading →

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Fancy Pants Sichuan – Zi Fi Restaurant

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

In case you were worried that us going back to work after new year’s equates to us reverting back to hermit-style-only-cook-food-at-home mode, we’re not. Last night we were delighted to spend the evening dining on a category of food here … Continue reading →

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In case you didn’t believe us…

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

Image source here A more reputable source for news and information published a story about Chinese New Year and fireworks today. So if you have a hankering for more information on the consequences of “blowing stuff up” click here. And, … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year Chengdu – Part IV: Blowing things up

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

I write to you on this New Year’s Day from a very “foggy” Chengdu. While this city is legitimately a misty one what’s different this morning is the distinct smell of gunpowder still hanging in the air. There’s a pile … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year Chengdu – Part III: Travel

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

Image Source Here It’s a pretty daunting idea that a good part of 1.3 billion people will travel somewhere to visit some part of their family during this week. Travel is a huge part of Chinese New Year and it … Continue reading →

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