Sunday, November 30, 2008. From the back streets of old Shanghai. Many of these arrangements are used in shops or restaurants particularly new ones. This is one of the best arrangements of this type that I have seen. There are many many florists in China - quite surprising really! Sunday, August 10, 2008. Would I stay there again? In a heartbeat. I hope to do so one day soon.

Thursday, April 14, 2011. Thinking of Travelling to Queensland? During the terrible summer with floods and cyclone Yasi, tourism in Queensland was really rocked and some operators are still struggling, in part because there amy be a perception that Queensland is still a state under water or damaged such that our beautiful places are not worth visiting. This time of year is wonderful in Brisbane - usually bright blue skies and long hours of wonderful sunshine, which is great for tourists.

Adventures of an Australian English Teacher. Saturday, 20 October 2012. Book for Prospective English Teachers. A friend has written a book about her adventures in China, called China or Bust! She and I were in China at the same time - though she was there earlier. She and her husband went first together, though later she was on her own. You can purchase a hard copy or as an e-book from Amazon.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Kramer died on Saturday October 16th 2010. Friday, July 3, 2009. Sunday, February 15, 2009. How weird he has been.