Destination: China

Let them eat cake!

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 | By carol | Views [871] | Comments [1]

I wrote that Chinese sweets don't tempt me. I should re-state that. The cakes do---but just because of the designs, color, and the look. There have been 2 birthdays and a going away party. Each time there was an elaborately decorated cake. They are ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Let's eat

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 | By carol | Views [682] | Comments [4]

It's good even if most the time I am not sure what it is I am eating. Ok, the fact that I don't have to go the store, haul groceries home, cook dinner and then wash dishes afterwards does not change the fact that the food is tasty. These aspects only ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Factory 798

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 | By celinexiaolin | Views [690] | Comments [2]

Factory 798 is a superb idea both mine for going there on Sunday and Beijing’s for having it. It’s a kind of artist’s ghetto in the North Eastern side of town. A creative community living in an old factory complex that has been remodelled to contain ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

The Great Wall experience!!

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 | By katie_rose | Views [3866]

Hey everybody.  Sorry about my last post, I should have put a language warning with the page.  I was caught up in the moment, being very angry with what had happened in Shanghai and some less than desirable words slipped out on to the page, so my apologies.... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

The weather—some relief . . .temporarily

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 | By carol | Views [536] | 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

Gallery: Tangshan and Qingshan Guan

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 | By aemaus | Photo Gallery

Trip to Tangshan and Qingshan Guan

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 | By aemaus | Views [3770] | 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

Gallery: Great Wall (Simatai)

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 | By jamie_candice | Photo Gallery

Kung Fu and Calligraphy

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 | By celinexiaolin | Views [681]

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

21st JUNE - 14th JULY

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 | By andyandsam | Views [853] | 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 >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: Shanghai

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 | By jamie_candice | Photo Gallery

Chopsticks 101

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 | By carol | Views [711] | 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

Geckos Tour - Day 7

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 | By jamie_candice | Views [538]

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

Gallery: My pics

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 | By carol | Photo Gallery

the hotel

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 | By carol | Views [540] | 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