The Summer Palace

It was good to go back to the Summer Palace though this time no walking across the ice (it had already begun to melt).
As always, more photos here.

Fashion Terrorist

…. is the name of a fashion show on cable.
 
Boots are in this winter, as always. But this season there seem to be more of the shiny boots around. Also, those tea-cosy beanies are in.
Speaking of winter gear, a student’s mum knit me a scarf. I was thinking of getting another one, so there you go.

Engrish Gems

Everyone needs this

For those formal occasions

And the winner is…

No! Yes? Maybe…

 

Temple

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Originally uploaded by george.deftereos
Along with the geisha, this is one of my favourite photos from Kyoto.

English Festival

The English Festival is finally over and with it the school year. My students had their graduation ceremony, mortarboard and all. I will try to get a video of the performances since I was backstage all day with my class. They had two performances, which was trying to say the least.

Locked Fire Escape

As part of trying to exercise more I usually take the stairs if only going ip a few floors. Though yesterday when I did that I slipped and spilt my coffee all over the staircase. It was dark the the motion sensor on the lights only works when you are standing directly under it. Essentially, [...]