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4th June 2013

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Seth G

Thank you, and good luck
Hi Kris, I wish you the best of luck with your big move. And thank you for writing this blog for the past five years. I’ve been teaching in Zhuhai since August, and your blog has been one of my major sources of information about living and working in China, covering everything from Jusco to the 10,000 Buddhas Monastery in Hong Kong (which definitely has to be seen to be believed). I look forward to reading your final thoughts about China...
From Blog: A New Yearly Update
3rd June 2013

Your uncle & aunt
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When we were in Beijing in Jan., on a Sat. early morning (8:15) and were walking through a park where people were exercising, playing games, dancing etc, we came across a large group of people who were singing. It sounded like Chinese opera with instruments. They had music sheets they were using. There was a conductor. There may have been 100 people. Our group of 20+ were trying to move forward to see everything and then a Chinese lady motioned to me and another lady to come with her. So as our guide said "Go" we did. Soon we were holding hands with Chinese ladies and marching/strolling around in the circle. Still not knowing what was going to happen! Then they switched to singing American folk songs and we joined in. More and more Chinese came into the circle and took our hands. Much smiling!! More men joined us. Lots of hugs as they joined the circle and we Danced! Too soon it was over. It was my best and moving experience in China. Now - the band music. There were violins, saxophones and maybe other instruments. Maybe 5 instruments. But because it was sooo cold one man playing a sax had his sax wrapped in a flannel blanket or sack. We have a picture of him. It was awesome and very memorable.
From Blog: A (Musical) Afternoon in the Park
4th June 2013

sunketing
Sunketing

Wow!
I am so happy to hear you had such a personal experience when you visited. It's moments like those that mean the most and make the traveling so special. It sounds amazing--I must see your pictures!
From Blog: A (Musical) Afternoon in the Park
3rd June 2013

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

So you didn't move to Hong Kong, but the Bangkok instead!
My son Will, who taught English in Bangkok last year, then traveled the Silk Road and the Baltics with me in March/April, ending up in Rome, couldn't find a job there for the summer. So he returned to Bangkok on 24 May, had several job interviews immediately, and started teaching again at a private language school on 2 June. He will return to Europe on 21 September to attend law school. Hopefully, you will find a job just as quickly. You should also try a private language school as the public schools started their year in early May. Private schools also pay more!
From Blog: A New Yearly Update
3rd June 2013

sunketing
Sunketing

Great advice!
Thanks for the info. I've read much of the same online and heard rumors to the same effect, but it's always nice to hear from someone who has first-hand experience!
From Blog: A New Yearly Update
25th May 2013

Albert
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This was great. I can't get enough of these stories.
From Blog: How They Fell in Love
25th May 2013

sunketing
Sunketing

Thanks!
I really enjoyed hearing all 235 of them and scrawling notes on my favorites. Hopefully I can do this again sometime!
From Blog: How They Fell in Love
14th May 2013

Uncle Bill & Aunt Caroline
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WOW!!
From Blog: (Afternoon) Tea for Two
9th May 2013

Dad and Mom
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Sounds fabulous!!
This all sounds fabulous. My mouth is watering and I just finished dinner. Reminds us of when we were at the Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC and walked across the lobby from the library to the dining room for one very elegant dinner. Experience of a lifetime!
From Blog: (Afternoon) Tea for Two
7th May 2013

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Will you be living...
I asked because you mentioned your apartment. My son recently taught English as a second language in Bangkok, and was curious as to what it would be like to do so in Hong Kong if you were moving there as opposed to mainland China which we just visited...and he was not impressed!
From Blog: The Best Dim Sum I've had in Five Years
7th May 2013

sunketing
Sunketing

Got it.
The apt isn't mine, it belongs to my university. That said, housing in HK is tiny and expensive. I lived in an apt in Bkk last summer as well and I'd guess the size is on par. I think many in Bkk are studios without real kitchens, while apts in China and HK usually have kitchens, even if they are small.
From Blog: The Best Dim Sum I've had in Five Years
7th May 2013

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Will you be living...
and teaching English in Hong Kong?
From Blog: The Best Dim Sum I've had in Five Years
7th May 2013

sunketing
Sunketing

No.
I have no intention to ever do that. Why do you ask?
From Blog: The Best Dim Sum I've had in Five Years
25th April 2013

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Singapore memories...
you have to do more digging someday and find more about your grandparents. My earliest memory of Singapore was the decorations at the Raffles Hotel for Queen Elizabeth's Coronation Day in 1953. We stayed there on our way from Darwin, Australia to Bangkok, Thailand.
From Blog: Three Days in Singapore
25th April 2013

Christopher
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Singapore 1942
Hello, I have read your Singapore blog with much interest. I was there four years ago and like you had personal reasons for learning more about life under the Japansese. My Grandfather was stationed there with the British army and captured in 1942, where he then spent the remainder of the occupation in Changi POW camp. Not a nice experience which affected him the rest of his life, although he lived to be 88 ! Anyway, on a more cheery note I think your Orchid photos are stunning. Chris
From Blog: Three Days in Singapore
12th April 2013

andy
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Changing of the Guard in London
Really enjoyed the article and am very impressed that seating is provided for spectators. Please email me if you would be prepared to share this article on changing-guard.com as I collating information about guard mounting ceremonies around the world to add to our website.
From Blog: Changing of the Guard
15th March 2013

trotys
David Alfaro

Great pictures Kris! I like to follow your blog. Enjoy Bali and keep posting your great stories :)
From Blog: The All-Day Tour of Central Bali
17th March 2013

sunketing
Sunketing

:)
Thanks! I hope you enjoy them all!
From Blog: The All-Day Tour of Central Bali
9th March 2013

ElyseandPete
Wanderlusting Winter

Borobudur
This temple was on Amazing Race a few years ago and the views were amazing.
From Blog: Borobudur and Prambanan
9th March 2013

ElyseandPete
Wanderlusting Winter

Monkey Forest
Sorry to hear of your fall, but glad you were able to make your way through the forest as it is beautiful. The monkeys made me a little hesitant and on edge.
From Blog: The Monkey Forest
9th March 2013

ElyseandPete
Wanderlusting Winter

Sari Organic
Was this the restaurant you ate at in the rice paddies? Reading your blog describes the path to this restaurant. We bought a hand painted mask along this route and ate at Sari Organic 2 or 3 times...amazing food.
From Blog: Peaceful Fields of Green--The Rice Paddies
13th March 2013

sunketing
Sunketing

Yes!
That's the one. I don't use names of restaurants, etc, because it's free advertising. But your deductive skills figured it out!
From Blog: Peaceful Fields of Green--The Rice Paddies
8th March 2013

Elyse Winter
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Bliss
I miss the amazing spa experiences all over Asia but especially Bali.
From Blog: Spa Day, a Perfect Day
1st March 2013

Ali
Ali Watters

The last time I was there...
I saw a woman with a horribly bitten hand. Monkeys are not cute. Hope the banana leaf medicine works out for you!
From Blog: The Monkey Forest
1st March 2013

sunketing
Sunketing

The evil monkeys
There was a woman while I was there that a monkey went after for her water. It was obvious to us that it wanted her water, but she wasn't willing to let go. (I think she was surprised and panicking.) Finally, with a few people gathered around and telling her the monkey wanted the water, she let go and the monkey let her be. He'd already scratched her. I hate to think what else might have happened.
From Blog: The Monkey Forest

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After years of aimlessly plugging away 9 to 5, and having people continuously ask me what I really want to do with my life (while offering some good and not so good suggestions), I've taken a bold step in this adventure called life, and I'm teaching English in Asia. I started out in Shenzhen, China, moved on to Guangzhou, then Bangkok, Thailand, rural Malaysia, and now Kuala Lumpur. I also travel around Asia and enjoy sharing those stories as well. This is not an undertaking for just anyone, as my friends assure me. I documented the ups and downs of my preparati... full info
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