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Now For a Well Deserved Week-End
On my way to class I happened upon this scene. After a long morning which starts early for the crew working in front of the apartment building, usually around 7:00 am, it is time for a bit of a break. … Continue reading
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Another First Day at C.I.T.
Well, today Maureen got to attend her first class. Of course we took the obligatory photos of the first day heading off to school. And yes, mine was taken yesterday. Today we both taught at the same time in the same … Continue reading
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The First Day of School
Yesterday’s walk to the main campus gave me a lot of opportunities for photographs including this one. This is the scene at a high school about six blocks from the apartment. Since school starts on September 1st, these students are … Continue reading
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Co-Teachers
This photo was taken in September, 2006 using my old Sony DSC-H5 camera. In the photo are both of us and our co-teachers, Mindy and Sarah. These two young women remained as our co-teachers for the two years we spent … Continue reading
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Money, Money, Money
One of the tasks that are necessary for one who is heading off to teach ESL in China, is to get some Chinese money which is often referred to as “yuan” (yuán – 元), or as “kuai” (kuài – 块) by the locals, … Continue reading
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Planning Ahead For Free Time
I bought a new dictionary, an Oxford Chinese mini-dictionary. It is quite small, easy to fit into a pocket for easy access when walking about or shopping. Yes, it is something I have used when shopping. One of the “extras” … Continue reading
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Z Visas Are Approved
I feel like celebrating! Yesterday I picked up our passports with a new Z visa imprinted in each of the passports. With this critical step now done, it is time to book our plane flights. A series of e-mails between … Continue reading
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Night Views of Changzhou
Just a bit of a diversion with this post, a look at some of upscale Changzhou as was seen in September 2006 during and early evening walk with some of our FT colleagues following an evening meal out together. Walking … Continue reading
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Eating Well
I don’t remember where this photo was taken, likely at the entrance to small shop, what caught my eye here was the offerings in front of the statue, especially the offerings of food. Like so many other places we have … Continue reading