Erratic October on China Rhyming

Apologies in advance for what will probably be the erratic nature of my postings over the next three weeks or so. I’m on tour in Europe and America and the schedule is frantic to the point of silly, to say the least. Still in most cities I have managed to persuade the organisers to put me in historic or more interesting hotels than generic and dreary Hiltons and Hyatts so hopefully some posts on a few interesting lodging houses will appear and anything interesting that crosses my path. I’ve also got a few of the usual China bits and pieces lined up in advance so as you don’t forget the site completely.

Fear not loyal readers, time will pass all too swiftly – and talking of time…watches of distinction in Shanghai in 1940…