Author Archives: Jim Z.

Yalu River

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Jim Z.

Taken after my North Korea visit, peering into the barren North Korean shoreline from Dandong, China. Both bridges seen in this picture were destroyed during the Korean War. The bridge on the left, the Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge, has since been … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Scenery | 2 Comments

Dandong, China

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Jim Z.

At the Dandong train station. Situated on the Yalu River across the border from North Korea.

Posted in China | 4 Comments

Casualties of the Wind

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Jim Z.

A few of a string of tipped over bikes outside my apartment building. Beijing is particularly windy today. The picture is blurry because I couldn’t keep my hands steady in the wind.

Posted in Beijing, Random Fun | 2 Comments

United MileagePlus Premier Member

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Jim Z.

Got my hands on my MileagePlus Premier card. This could have been Premier Executive level, but I split my miles this year between United and Air China (which should also hit Silver level by December). Also earned Silver status at … Continue reading →

Posted in Beijing, Home, Random Fun | 6 Comments

PS3 Slim

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Jim Z.

Too bad I don’t have the setup to use it right now.

Posted in Beijing, Gadgets, Home, Random Fun | 6 Comments

Minibar

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Jim Z.

Cute mini-bottles in the Shangri-La minibar.

Posted in Beijing, Random Fun | 7 Comments