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October 31st 2009 Asia » China » Guangdong » Shenzhen
Once again, the moon rose and out came the foreigners in all their costumed glory. It was Halloween, the festival of candy, pumpkins, and if you're in China, beer and pizza. For my 7th grade stude ... 5 photos [full story]
Once again, the moon rose and out came the foreigners in all their costumed glory. It was Halloween, the festival of candy, pumpkins, and if you're in China, beer and pizza. For my 7th grade stude ... 5 photos [full story]
November 3rd 2009 Asia » China » Guangdong » Shenzhen
strangely cool border city too hk, although city itself is a little grubby and apparently theyve had some problems withhe triads (awesome some people to drink with!) the suburbs are nice + im staying ... 32 photos [full story]
strangely cool border city too hk, although city itself is a little grubby and apparently theyve had some problems withhe triads (awesome some people to drink with!) the suburbs are nice + im staying ... 32 photos [full story]
November 4th 2009 Asia » China » Guangdong » Shenzhen
Finally, we have some new pictures for you to look at. Our quick trip to Hong Kong the other week is now available at our Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/24507962@N07/sets/72157622598 ... [full story]
Finally, we have some new pictures for you to look at. Our quick trip to Hong Kong the other week is now available at our Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/24507962@N07/sets/72157622598 ... [full story]
November 2nd 2009 Asia » China » Guangdong » Shenzhen
On Monday, I was honored to be a judge at the Longgang District Police English Speech Contest. I was advised by the school that it was ok to be a judge since the Police called to them for approval. On ... [full story]
On Monday, I was honored to be a judge at the Longgang District Police English Speech Contest. I was advised by the school that it was ok to be a judge since the Police called to them for approval. On ... [full story]
November 3rd 2009 Asia » China » Guangdong » Shenzhen
Wow, it's November 3rd already? Time is flying. We've been in China for three months now. That's probably the longest either of us have gone without seeing familiar faces. I think there might have bee ... [full story]
Wow, it's November 3rd already? Time is flying. We've been in China for three months now. That's probably the longest either of us have gone without seeing familiar faces. I think there might have bee ... [full story]
November 2nd 2009 Asia » China » Guangdong » Shenzhen
"What can one say about buses?" is what I'm sure you're all thinking. Well allow me a rant. Most people love the bus system here. And yes, I must admit that if my intended destination is more than ... [full story]
"What can one say about buses?" is what I'm sure you're all thinking. Well allow me a rant. Most people love the bus system here. And yes, I must admit that if my intended destination is more than ... [full story]
November 1st 2009 Asia » China » Guangdong » Shenzhen
We survived our first Halloween in China. It sure did feel different since China doesn't really celebrate China at all. Here are a few pictures from our night out at NYPD a pizza joint in Futian, cent ... 7 photos [full story]
We survived our first Halloween in China. It sure did feel different since China doesn't really celebrate China at all. Here are a few pictures from our night out at NYPD a pizza joint in Futian, cent ... 7 photos [full story]
October 29th 2009 Asia » China » Guangdong » Shenzhen
One of the many things that still fascinates me in this country is the t-shirts. Yes, t-shirts. In the US, for example, they're plain or they have advertising on them. Don't kid yourself, that Univ ... 1 photos [full story]
One of the many things that still fascinates me in this country is the t-shirts. Yes, t-shirts. In the US, for example, they're plain or they have advertising on them. Don't kid yourself, that Univ ... 1 photos [full story]
October 30th 2009 Asia » China » Guangdong » Shenzhen
This weekend everyone in the USA will change their clocks back one hour. I have always wondered what it would be like if we didn't change the clocks ahead in the spring and back in the fall. Well ... [full story]
This weekend everyone in the USA will change their clocks back one hour. I have always wondered what it would be like if we didn't change the clocks ahead in the spring and back in the fall. Well ... [full story]
October 29th 2009 Asia » China » Guangdong » Shenzhen
Well we have been back teaching for 4 days now and it has been a good week!!!!! On Tuesday, we were advised that our students have exams on Monday, Nov 9th- Wednesday, Nov 11th so we don't have to ... 3 photos [full story]
Well we have been back teaching for 4 days now and it has been a good week!!!!! On Tuesday, we were advised that our students have exams on Monday, Nov 9th- Wednesday, Nov 11th so we don't have to ... 3 photos [full story]
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