Street Vendors have Disappeared ...I haven't seen a single street vendor since I've come back. I wonder where they went (note the sarcastic question where I actually know the answer but can't say it). Anyways, I'll keep looking but I haven't found them yet and it's pretty doubtful at this point with the Olympics..........
Beijing Sounds so interesting to read your comments about Beijings sings etc. at the beginning of the Olympics. I try to watch when i can and the opening last night on TV was truly spectacular. If only the world could be so joyful instead of going to war etc. Am proud that you have been able to spend the summer and see so much of China. And now the Olympics!! Hurrah for You....
Awesome very jealous...hope you are having the time of your life...saw the opening ceremony yesterday and it was awesome. i wish we could have watched it online live, but for some reason it was blocked everywhere...take tons of pics :)
I was thinking more like the 1790's..... haha totally kidding! Hey Mrs. P! Ofcourse I don't mind you sharing them (as long as it's not like, the "bash on Lauren Brunton" club or something...then it'd just be awkward haha).
When I get back, we should chat about your experience in China. Everyone keeps telling me how much it's changed in the past 4 years alone; it's crazy. At the rate they are building up now though, I could come back 2 years from now and a lot would be very different.
I hope you don't mind but I have been sharing some of your blogs with the social science department. I was in china in the 90's, (that is 1990's not the 1890's). It sounds so much nicer now; especially the food. Enjoy the time you have left. I have been able to visit China through your eyes. Mrs. P.
Happy Birthday! I just realized my first "Time Zone Lesson 101"! I waited until today to wish you H.B.!, but today is tomorrow in China :{ I hope you 'had' a great birthday!
Work haha pass it along and tell them I say hello! As for work, I'm the Olympic Events Coordinator for an Australian Company this summer. So, I'm managing everything that they have going on for that time. Essentially, I work with Australia, China, and the United States corporations and governments and try to pull everything together. Send me your address; I'll send you my business card haha. I can give you more details through email if you'd like!
Love your blog Lauren - you're a wonderful writer and story-teller! I have really enjoyed hearing all about your adventures. And job - what job? I don;t think you're done typing yet! I am sending this link to your other cousins John and Toni Brunton, BTW
Thank-you! You have shared a fascinating cultural experience through your words and pictures; you have done a wonderful job allowing us to see China "through your eyes" and we appreciate your attention to detail! China does not seem as "foreign" any longer- thanks to you. We have looked forward to each new entry! Love, "cousin" Jan
College Life I saw that you went to classes and partied with your teachers. Your campus looks beautiful. Your apartment nice. I saw the peanut butter on the shelves in your dorm room. I saw your soccer field where you played. I'm proud of you, BUT, I have now read the blog three times. I didn't see anything about GRADES.
Love Dad.
Very Interesting! Thanks, Lauren for putting this on your blog. I think it was the most interesting yet! Looks like a beautiful campus and lovely digs. Good luck with the job.
Love,
Aunt Donna
Hello Hi, thanks for reading my blog! Xi'An was great and no, I didn't pray in the temples just in case I don't make it back! I can't believe I forgot to talk about food. The food was great. My friends and I made sure to try the Paomo and ofcourse, it was amazing. We don't get that in Beijing, or atleast I haven't found it yet.
Hello! For the record, I DO remember you haha. Thanks for reading my blog. The school stuff is on it's way. I wanted to wait until campus looked somewhat decent to take pictures. You should definitely come to Chicago soon, but after I return from China. Unless ofcourse you want to come to China....make it before August haha.
Great Blog! Just wanted to drop a note to say I really enjoyed reading your blog! Your pictures are great... they really seem to capture the life in rural China. I look forward to reading more!
hooray i am so glad that you like xi`an so much,cause i am a local. Yeah,cab drivers are sooo sharpe here ,besaide local guide,they can show every attractions to you, unfortunately,most of them can`t speak ENGLISH,and nearly all of your can`t speak CHINESE also.
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is known for XuanZang master,he had travelled through 128 countries and spent 17 years on foot and with a sick hourse.wow,it is sort of long.all chinese admire him so much no mater are you Buddist.i was been there couple days ago also.but i didn`t make any wishes.have you did it?haha,in china,don`t pray in any temples.cause you have to come there again to thanks for them if your dream come ture,or you will be unlucky.But whatever,up to you!
why didn`t you mention something about FOOD here??such as jiaozi,paomo,roujiamo,liangpi etc.haha~
don`t you like?hehe~
Hello Everyone! Well, I'm finally off to China and not just talking about it any more. I, ofcourse, miss all of my family and friends, but that's the point of this website! Hopefully I will periodically (as much as possible) update my travel journal so that you can all enjoy this experience with me without actually being in China.
For those of you that do not know, I have come to China to study abroad. Through May, I am studying at one of the universities in a language-intensive program so that I can focus on my proficiency in Chinese. From May through August, time is of the essence an... full info
Adventures in China
Lauren Brunton
Street Vendors have Disappeared
...I haven't seen a single street vendor since I've come back. I wonder where they went (note the sarcastic question where I actually know the answer but can't say it). Anyways, I'll keep looking but I haven't found them yet and it's pretty doubtful at this point with the Olympics..........