I Feel Bad for the Guy Pedaling

Sunday Morning

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February 22nd 2009
As the title says, it's Monday morning here. When could be a better time to blog and wrap up last week? So, I've been asked about my language skills and how they are improving here so far. Well, I haven't started classes yet (I start tomorrow) so I haven't learned a lot of new Chinese yet. But I have learned how to use the Chinese I know. My listening skills have most definitely improved in the la ... read more

Asia » China » Shanghai

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more