Beijing

I was in the Chinese capital again this month. There are still the normal street shots of Chinesey buildings and then the outrageous sight of modern buildings! This one is more outrageous because it was set on fire by the building next door with their fireworks. In typical Chinesey confrontational negotiations the issue of blame and recompense will take a long time.... The top floors were to be the new Mandarin Hotel in Beijing.

Soon it's Halloween

And I've got the pumpkins following me....

I was a guest chef in a trendy restauarnt in Hong Kong's LKF

I made a gumbo with lots of good stuff like crab, prawns, oysters, sausage and a nice dark roux. Friends showed up to join me for dinner.

Jim had seconds.

The W Hotel provided me with the outfit.

It's only been twenty years since I invited Bill the first time

But suddenly he accepted. And on 9 October 2009 Bill drove down to Akazawa with his wife Michiko to spend a night and have a Hoff bbq, hot bath and tour of the local sites. Since they are considering building a Lindal house, we visit the Owens' place as well.

Come back soon, Bill!