Traveling the City and My Apartment

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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Well our internet is working, but barely, and this is OK with me for the most part. Despite the addiction, I know that there is an internet cafe down the corner where I could go if this didn't work or someone was on the phone. You see, right now we have one working phone jack (the rest were damaged by the earth quake). This has to be used to call out and for the internet. When we want to use the internet, only one of us can right now because there is only one place to connect to.

But I digress. Isn't this a entry about China? haha.

First lets start out with my day. Yesterday, we had a bus tour of the city. It was really nice! I was shown where the tea houses and parks are as well as this huge walking shopping center. I plan on exploring it all eventually. Then we split off into groups to get to one popular tourist site. The catch was we had to be there and back in two hours and ride a public bus once.

We chose to go to Renmin Park (people's park) and the bus there was super crowded. Luckily we asked someone when to get off. There is a statue outside the park where we were taking pictures, and a nice man who spoke amazing english came over and explained the significance to us. It's a memorial to the soldiers who died protecting the people during a war with Japan if I am not mistaken.

The park was lovely. I want to go back when there is more time to stay. We took a taxi back and had some American food for lunch, which was great because then I didn't have to embarrass myself using chopsticks again. We had the rest of the day off and I chose to come back, look over some phrases, unpack my room, and fix the internet (that is when I sent out all of the emails. Speaking of which if I forgot anyone please just forward it on to them. Thanks!)

Alright so that brings us to pictures of my apartment. But since I am doing 800 things at once I am going to have to add these later. So check back in this entry for pictures.

Zaijian!
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jtabaj
jtabaj on Aug 27, 2008 at 01:10PM

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Love ya Jules! Keep on writing! MOM

ltp818
ltp818 on Aug 27, 2008 at 06:56PM

Julie's travels
It sounds like your having a blast,rising to the challenges! (Cold Shower) I'm really Proud of You! Love, Dad

mskimmie
mskimmie on Aug 27, 2008 at 10:45PM

have fun
Have a Great year. keep in touch
kimmie

we3nola
we3nola on Aug 28, 2008 at 01:45AM

Julie's wild adventure
I can't believe you are actually over there - and it sounds like you're already well settled in!! You are amazing! It is so fun to read your entries - can't wait to see the pics. We are thinking of you back here at home, and are so proud of the ultimate adventurer of the family! Good luck with the chopsticks - maybe that's what I should try - ha ha.
Love,
Sherry

albatrossmuffin
albatrossmuffin on Aug 28, 2008 at 03:14AM

Heck yes.
That sounds sweet and amazing darling. I'm sorry i didn't teach you how to use chopsticks before you left. XD Glad you're having fun!
~Rosie

superskittles76
superskittles76 on Aug 28, 2008 at 05:27AM

Yay!
I'm so glad to hear you made it safely! I'm going to try to remember to come check this blog every day or so, so that I can keep up with what's going on with you. Miss you on LJ, but I'm so happy to hear that you're having a good time so far. Luv ya, and keeping you in my prayers! :D

-BJ aka superskittles76

evpop4233
evpop4233 on Aug 28, 2008 at 06:19PM

How Exciting!!
Hey Julie, i just had a chance to catch up on your blog. Much relieved to know you made it there in one piece :-) I'm so excited for you and can't wait to read the next entry! Soak it all in and pour it out to us here in the states ;-) Love you! Stay safe!
Muah!

Erin

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