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... I am now. As each day passes, I am reminded about why I ended up here, why I find myself in China. In a country that so eagerly resists the influences of the western world, the opportunity to experience culture, a being that bears the reality of globalization and stays true to itself, is reason enough to stay. Side streets and alleyways do not carry the same connotation they do back home; wandering down a nearby lane can make for a ...
Wedding Fireworks are ringing
... bunked down at Snow's old home. Anthony and I were situated on a large flat, heated traditional sleeping space called a conk. Did I mention that altogether five of us were laying lengthwise on this thing? I slept surprisingly well to tell you the truth. The next morning we got around to had next door for the wedding. It is interesting to note that at most traditional weddings people don't dress to the nines. They dress in every day clothing or ...
Lao Shi Lao Shi - Teacher Teacher!
... in their classroom which means it's not only a chance to learn English but to share cultures. Classes with them are always a treat!
Chances to diversify my palate are abundant. With a wide array of food choices here in China, I do away with my western palate and dive head first into the oddities (to western tastes) that seem to come from every direction. Chicken feet aren't my favourite, but the same animal's kidneys aren't so bad. ...
Gwai Lo In China
... from every direction paired with curious stares from locals; the crowds want to know where the white boy is from. There are few foreigners here. Busses stop to welcome this strange looking man. In fact, I was walking home from work one sunny afternoon when my co-worker and I heard noises from a passing SUV. Not knowing what they were saying we walked on. It wasn’t much longer before the boys, driving the wrong way down the road, returned ...
Qing Dao and the crazy bus ride
... boat for the next 30 minutes. In that time two other boats pulled up next to ours and used our boat as a go between to get off. We all sat wondering when our boat would leave, but we have learned the laid-backed style of the Chinese. Finally we left and pulled out into the sea. Our short 30-minute boat ride was a lot of fun. Jen and I took a lot of funny pictures. Once we saw another chinese couple taking a picture of us in our charlie's angels pose (so I guess its not just you ...
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