Trip: . . . China
There are [16] stories from my trip: . . . China
CHINA | Sunday, 29 Jul 2007 | Views [232] | Comments [7]
One of my students called Wuhan “a stove”, another called it “an oven.” Wikipedia refers to it as “a furnace.” In any case, you get the idea--it's hot! Not just hot, but really really hot and muggy. . . ugh. The first week here was awful. I didn't want ... Read more >
Tags: the weather
CHINA | Wednesday, 25 Jul 2007 | Views [318] | Comments [4]
We are a group of about 30 teachers—and it seems like 29 know how to use chopsticks. Maybe it isn't so but I do feel like I am the only one who can't use them very well. Forks are always available but I have decided when in Rome . . . or in this case, ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
CHINA | Tuesday, 24 Jul 2007 | Views [218] | Comments [8]
I got to Wuhan via a luxury train. It was fabulous. Then I got to the hotel . . . ummm, what can I say . . . I guess, 'less fabulous' can describe it. I don't really spend much time in my room. Mostly, I am in the teachers computer room checking ... Read more >
Tags: Luo Jia Shan Hotel
CHINA | Saturday, 21 Jul 2007 | Views [220] | Comments [1]
So, it isnt a building crane. I wasnt really thinking about birds before our 8am bus departure from our hotel to the site. Yellow crane tower is a historic tower at the bank of the Yangtze River. Supposedly the view is great . . .It wasn't bad--I ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
CHINA | Saturday, 21 Jul 2007 | Views [500] | Comments [1]
The overnight train from Beijing to Wuhan was incredible. I have never seen such a clean train. Each car had 4 beds each with its pristine sheets, 2 fluffy pillows and a down comforter. Then there was a flat screen TV at the foot of each bed with clean ... Read more >
Tags: planes trains & automobiles
CHINA | Saturday, 21 Jul 2007 | Views [224] | Comments [2]
Had a very fast 3 days in Beijing! Can't even remember everything I saw. The tour guide (who was great, btw) led us from place to place and I just followed snapping a few photos along the way. We did go to the Great Wall which was touristy--- full ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
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