#35 Teaching at Taizhou Teachers College, China (Walking the streets of Taizhou)
June 21st 2006 The rain is a pleasant relieve in Taizhou, and everyone and everything is enjoying a needed washing. The many open vehicles are quickly storm-ready, boasting colorful "panchos" and plastic tarps. Pedestrians seek shelter or share their umbrellas, as taxis are in high demand.
On my 8th floor apartment, one of the tallest buildings in the area, the lightning flashes are less bright, and the
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