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June 1st 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Dalian
We have 13 days to go until the end of the school year. 4 weeks till I return home to Canada. I arrived here on February 19 2009 and will depart July 7th 2009 only to return a month and a half later ... [full story]
We have 13 days to go until the end of the school year. 4 weeks till I return home to Canada. I arrived here on February 19 2009 and will depart July 7th 2009 only to return a month and a half later ... [full story]
September 4th 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Dalian
Chinese food, appallingly familiar to most Americans, is a very different beast in its home country. Learning how to order food was always the slowest of my grudgingly accelerating language skills whe ... [full story]
Chinese food, appallingly familiar to most Americans, is a very different beast in its home country. Learning how to order food was always the slowest of my grudgingly accelerating language skills whe ... [full story]
September 1st 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Dalian
We’re back in China for a rest from our busy time in Canada. 43 nights in Canada - 15 different beds. I had hoped to get caught up on my blogging this summer but it appears summer has caught up ... 21 photos [full story]
We’re back in China for a rest from our busy time in Canada. 43 nights in Canada - 15 different beds. I had hoped to get caught up on my blogging this summer but it appears summer has caught up ... 21 photos [full story]
August 31st 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Dalian
Life here continues to be action-packed. My boss Freddy has the energy of a pre-schooler, which might explain why he works in a school; he is constantly bouncing around, talking at 300 miles an hour, ... [full story]
Life here continues to be action-packed. My boss Freddy has the energy of a pre-schooler, which might explain why he works in a school; he is constantly bouncing around, talking at 300 miles an hour, ... [full story]
August 27th 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Dalian
These last few days have been action-packed. They have me jumping right in at the school. This week I have been shadowing teachers in classes, taking notes on how to manage a room full of 4-year-olds ... [full story]
These last few days have been action-packed. They have me jumping right in at the school. This week I have been shadowing teachers in classes, taking notes on how to manage a room full of 4-year-olds ... [full story]
August 25th 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Dalian
Due to my diligent practice of staying up til 5 AM back in the States, I am quickly defeating my jetlag. Last night I slept from 10 to 7 -- pretty normal. Because China has only one time zone (which i ... 15 photos [full story]
Due to my diligent practice of staying up til 5 AM back in the States, I am quickly defeating my jetlag. Last night I slept from 10 to 7 -- pretty normal. Because China has only one time zone (which i ... 15 photos [full story]
August 24th 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Dalian
The flights were long and sleepless. My flight to Shanghai was delayed an hour, and after little sleep and much fidgeting I arrived in Shanghai needing to go through customs, recollect my baggage, and ... [full story]
The flights were long and sleepless. My flight to Shanghai was delayed an hour, and after little sleep and much fidgeting I arrived in Shanghai needing to go through customs, recollect my baggage, and ... [full story]
June 27th 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Dalian
Our first school year in China is finally drawing to a close. Term 4 has been very eventful. Dianne has really enjoyed her new job. Working in the same building as her replacement has allowed her to k ... 22 photos [full story]
Our first school year in China is finally drawing to a close. Term 4 has been very eventful. Dianne has really enjoyed her new job. Working in the same building as her replacement has allowed her to k ... 22 photos [full story]
June 17th 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Dalian
The last month has been a whirlwind of activity and paper. B.C teacher licenses, retirement, pensions, and VISA info was the first round. Then selling the house, arranging for storage, dealing with ma ... 3 photos [full story]
The last month has been a whirlwind of activity and paper. B.C teacher licenses, retirement, pensions, and VISA info was the first round. Then selling the house, arranging for storage, dealing with ma ... 3 photos [full story]
June 14th 2009 Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Dalian
The months since the spring holiday have been filled with visits, weekend trips, and surprising changes. My delightful parents came for a three week visit and toured me around Qingdao (home of the 200 ... 23 photos [full story]
The months since the spring holiday have been filled with visits, weekend trips, and surprising changes. My delightful parents came for a three week visit and toured me around Qingdao (home of the 200 ... 23 photos [full story]
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