Monthly Archives: April 2011
The Elusive Canadian Llama
One of my favorite things about Beijing is exploring the ancient citadels of dynasties long past. The Lama Temple has been on my t0-do list since arriving in the Chinese capital. Building on my streak of never taking a cab … Continue reading
My Kind of Town Has All That Jazz
We travel nearly 9000 miles and yet Chicago still finds a way to insinuate its way into our daily lives. This time, though, is different – we actually look forward to going to our university complex. Taking a few lessons … Continue reading
Sharks, Quarks, and Parks
The red pulse beats calmly and rhythmically from the core. Like a stone dropping into still water, waves emanate from the center. You can feel that idea in Beijing. The Chinese capital wields incredibly influence over world politics – in realist terms, … Continue reading
Aerial Cascade
The Temple of Heaven (天坛) is one of Beijing’s most visited sites. It is a giant complex on which many prayer halls form the area where the Qing and Ming emperors would make their annual walk from the Forbidden City … Continue reading
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