Monthly Archives: August 2011

One of Many Adventures: Monte Carlo

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Junying Kirk

I must admit that Monte Carlo was not on my list of top tourist destinations, for obvious reasons. Before you ask, I’ll tell you why. I don’t have a bank account big enough to allow me to enjoy the yacht, … Continue reading →

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Music Under the Red Sun

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Junying Kirk

     The East Is Red!   “The East is red, the sun has risen,                                                   … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Get No Satisfaction- from shopping

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Junying Kirk

There was a time when I couldn’t do enough shopping. I would pop in and out of all my favourite shops on the High Streets wherever I went and picked out bargains. The High I felt would stay with me … Continue reading →

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Reading, GoodReads & Book Clubs

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Junying Kirk

Reading is one of the most pleasurable things in life. If you agree with me, then you are probably an avid reader like me, or at least you would love to have more time devoted for reading even if sometimes … Continue reading →

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Birmingham Riots

Posted on August 12, 2011 by John Kirk

Hundreds of people have been arrested and charged in Birmingham this week. Many are now in jail. Dozens of shop and office windows have been broken. Thousands of people have stayed away from the city centre for the last five … Continue reading →

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A Long Cherished Dream: Zhangjiajie 张家界 – Mini-Tours to China (3)

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Junying Kirk

  Quarter of a century ago when I was living in China, I first heard of a wondrous place called Zhangjiajie (张家界) in Hunan province. It is the first National Forest Park in China and an official UNESCO recognised World … Continue reading →

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