Your interest in many cultures is commendable. I am very fortunate to live in one of the most culturally diverse places in the world. I live 90 miles (144 kilometers) from San Francisco. It is true that there is a large neighborhood in the city called "China Town"...the place is filled with many shops and curiosities, also buildings where people live, but it is also a display of the ancient culture of China. Everywhere one looks there is something to be fascinated by. It is like a dream of a far-away, very ancient land.
My son, age 33, lives with his dear wife in San Francisco. He graduated university in Paris, however.
I've been watching shows lately. Versailles is my favorite, absolutely magnificent in every way. I also watched the series Victoria about Queen Victoria. I learned much from it and enjoyed the show.
I hope you weren't injured from your slip on the puddle of ice! I have never lived in a location in which there is snow; I have only visited the snow. Living in snow seems a bit dangerous.
Take good care, my friend.
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