I was saddened by the passing of Leys (real name Pierre Rickman), one of the greatest Sinologist ever. He made a name during the Cultural Revolution by his very sharp articles/books, attacking the movement while some western lefitiest looked up to Mao as a hero – there was little information about what was happening within… Continue reading the passing of a great Sinologist Simon Leys

The mission has been accomplished. Shortly after noon on Aug. 12, I marched into Santiago, the final destination of St. James Way, commonly known for its Spanish name El Camino, an old pilgrimage route. It took me 13 days to complete 311 km, starting from Leon. I loved every minute of it. Hard not to,… Continue reading my camino experience