Forgiveness, Forbidden City, Fresh and Fertility
November 16, 2011
Let me start by assuring you that I love Liam again. He is forgiven. OK, perhaps my calves and thighs do not yet forgive him, but I do. Today wa...
Camp Champions Blog
The Old Man and the Wall
November 15, 2011
I hate Liam. I admire him, but I hate him. Let me explain. Yesterday was our day at the Great Wall. There are apparently multiple locations you can...
Palaces, Fires and Babies (not at the same time)
November 14, 2011
We might need to slow down. We started the day slow, but finished strong. So strong, in fact, that I fell asleep at the Happy Dragon Cafe “Dumpling P...
Fighting Jet Lag and Bad Haggling Skills
November 13, 2011
I have long adhered to the view that the best way to beat jet lag is to power through it. Get up and attack the day as if you are a native. Our gro...
Thinking about the Challenge Ahead
November 12, 2011
We are in Beijing. We arrived late (9PM) and only had time to eat dinner and go to bed. Jet lag, an expected visitor, has greeted me this morning an...
The Journey Continues or Insanity Asian Style
November 11, 2011
Welcome back to that Baskin Travel Blog. For any readers that are new to the blog, welcome! I hope to make a daily record of our Crazed Baskin Advent...