Yellow skies at night. Again

Today saw the best temperatures of the year, around 17°C. Alas, a perfect day was spoiled by annual return of the yellow dust from China (Hwangsa 황사) - the first of the year I believe, to reach Daegu. What a poor time to arrive because it really was quite warm. Hopefully it won't be here for long or won't come back any time soon. After going out shopping, today's skies were discoloured by the dust and I started to feel a little ill. Luckily we weren't exposed to too much of it. Oh how I miss the relative clean air of home.

Stunning pictures from China

Reading today's Times I have seen the most stunning picture I have seen for a long time. The picture is of a child chained to a post by his father in Beijing. The reason for this was to prevent him being abducted. The article quotes the father as saying “To chain him is better than losing him.” Very emotive pictures and a story behind it.

Chinese babies 'sold'

This is a heartbreaking story. Even if you don't like children, people or China this is a chilling read. Perhaps it is not true but how can you put a price on a life, especially one so young? Is this really adoption or is it child trafficking? Immoral isn't a strong enough word. From time to time I bitch and moan about Korea as do many a foreigner here but at least these draconian measures are not in place on this peninsula.