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Sun, 29 Jul 2007 | By carol | Views [596] | 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
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 | By aemaus | Photo Gallery
Great Wall Trip
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Sun, 29 Jul 2007 | By aemaus | Views [3857] | Comments [1]
Hello Everyone! My month in China has flown by, and I have no idea where it went. I know, that is no excuse for the poor updates in the past two weeks. However, it just says I was out using my Chinese and seeing the sights rather then sitting inside ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Sat, 28 Jul 2007 | By jamie_candice | Photo Gallery
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Fri, 27 Jul 2007 | By celinexiaolin | Views [742]
In a vain attempt to penetrate the products of this culture I have now applied my energies to two seemingly opposing endeavours. It fascinates me to see how similar they really are.
The thing that drew me most to Kung Fu initially, other than the need ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 | By andyandsam | Views [923] | Comments [5]
When we left for China, I had no idea what to expect. Andy had warned me it would be like nothing like I’ve experienced before, and he could not have been more right! When you think of China, you imagine copious amounts of food like you find ... Read more >
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Thu, 26 Jul 2007 | By jamie_candice | Photo Gallery
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Wed, 25 Jul 2007 | By carol | Views [769] | 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
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 | By jamie_candice | Views [597]
We all got up super early and caught the bus to...wait for it...THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA. We got there all prepared to walk up the mountain to the top which took about 3 hours. Although we all saw the gondala lift that tool you almost to the top and ... Read more >
Tags: Adrenaline
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 | By carol | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 24 Jul 2007 | By carol | Views [591] | 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
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 | By larrybobby | Views [341]
Pleasantry I rake and sift. Faintly foul, steamy piles yield some good stuff. Rest awhile. Dense street fumes and passersby Lazy wisp from cigarette Gazing into acrid sky, This my bliss.
Tags: imagery
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 | By sl0ggs | Views [1201] | Comments [1]
Ok, I missed a funny bit out from day one in China in my first report, so much stuff going on and I just forgot about it... About
8pm local time, I'm chilling in my room, probably writing up day one of
my trip! The phone rings, which takes me by surprise ... Read more >
Tags: Work
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 | By larrybobby | Views [375]
Practically everyone is gone and I'm under severe pressure to travel somewhere too. When all I really want is dumplings. And bone up on money and banking. Resolved: Learn enough Chinese next semester so's I'll not be in this predicament.
Tags: Philosophy of travel
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 | By jamie_candice | Views [436]
Day 5: We caught a Bus from our hotel in Xian adn wet on a couple hour bus ride to the Terra Cotta Worriors. This place was SOOO unreal. The amount of history and amazing sculptures is so amazing. We only spent a couple of hours there as our tour ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
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