From Grits to Chopsticks

Last week, our Sunday afternoon walk took us along the north shore of Dianchi Lake:It was an unusually clear day, providing good views of the distant cliffs of Western Hills:We started our walk in a park where people were catching crawfish by hand,learning to sketch,dredging out seaweed, and scooping up critters:Outside of the park, the path narrows down to a small seawall:We walked on top of it, passing by fishermen,an old abandoned seafood restaurant,and casings of departed dragonflies.After a long hike through tall brush, we emerged in a decaying village area:with chickens and laundry:These places are quickly disappearing as China rushes into modernization.  When we walked along this canal a few years ago, this pile of rubble was a thriving village:Things change quickly in China.  Stay tuned to future blogs to see more…