Sofitel Suzhou
No.818 Ganjiang East Road, Pingjiang District Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215005, China
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2011 Xmas travels 1 - The joys of travel in China
... the train network is central and makes similar networks in other countries look pretty drab in comparison. Despite the train accident earlier this year and many other unreported problems, the latest group of super fast trains can reach speeds of 300 km/hr and are both comfortable, punctual and reasonably priced. For longer journeys there are sleepers which, while not particularly comfortable, offer a pleasant alternative to being stuck in a seat for hours or days. ...
Intern work at Futurepolis
... exterior classroom space or leisure space. We had essentially 3 days to develop a conceptual design, make a massing model in a 3d model program, and to come up with relevant hand sketches and diagrams describing the scheme. When we presented the 3 different schemes the clients decided that they like parts from all 3 of the schemes and that they needed some time to look through them before they got back to us (this is quite common). After ...
It's about time!
... to the main temple at 430pm, but they had just shut the doors when we arrived and we didn't get to go in. But it was a pleasant ride out and the company was good. We also saw the "Mutton Street" where they had a big mutton festival last fall.
One Sunday I met Eric after church and we rode our bikes around SIP to see the new school and see possible living accommodations. I now live in Mudu, which is the "rural" part of Suzhou. Next year ...
The paranoid country?
... terrorists slipping into the country and wreaking havoc, China fears its own largely homogeneous, 'harmonious' and 'peaceful' population (two key words which are always thrown around by Chinese political leaders when describing their country).
On the surface you would never think there is a problem. The population appears to generally be happy and, yes, peaceful. They never complain about their government, the individuals ...
Nothing has been boring yet!
... nicknamed the place where teachers stay as the "hotel" and we had never been. Thankfully, Jen wore her helmet and head lamp, so we were able to see our way around. 2 different couples were out walking and with the 6 of us and various gestures and bits and pieces of Mandarin and English, we were able to find the "hotel" and my soon-to-be new bike. But the bike lock key was missing! So I had to pick up the back of the bike and roll it toward the front gates. ...



