Architectural influences

The old Christian church shows Western influences, while the form of the new church has more than a passing reference to European architecture.

Zhang Zhou's church and Sacré Coeur, Montmartre.

But the Parisian version doesn't have a pool hall directly underneath!

Work

Roger's office is walking distance from our apartment.
But he spends a lot of time in the field; apparently this tree is 'OK'.

He claims it is all work; lots of people to see and rivers to cross!


This is one of the kindergartens I teach at,

and the view from the company's office into the courtyard and onto one of the main shopping street in town.

And now for a subject dear to my heart; food

The local market provides fabulous produce,
while Wal Mart supplies comfort food, and English labelling.

And here are some meals I prepared earlier.

But there are lots of options for eating out, and hot pot is a favourite with a large group of people. Or you can find BBQ spiced skewers by the local fishing pond.

And Roger gets to try many interesting things on his travels, from bamboo to bees.

Yes, deep fried bees.

And after food there is tea.

Mostly we drink the local variety of green tea; tieguanyin.
A red tea is also available called pu-er. It is aged and comes compressed, sometimes in beautiful tablets.