# 61 Teaching at Taizhou Teachers College-Xiahe- Sanke Grasslands

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May 7th 2007

Published: August 10th 2007

Surrounding Xiahe are vast areas of grassland used by local nomads as pastures for herds of yak, dzo (bull crossed with female yak), Tibetan cattle, sheep, goats and even pigs. The more famous areas are Sanke (about 13km away), Ganjia (about 34km away) and further away still, Takkar ( famous for its enormous rock formations). Ganjia Grasslands (not a joke, by the way!) were my first choice as the... Read Full Entry

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Susan Storr

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This blog was started in 2006 when I embarked on a new life adventure teaching English in China. It was a wonderful, enriching and enlightening experience. Many of you came on this journey with me. For those of you who are searching for more meaning and satisfaction in your life and feel that teaching languages overseas might fit the bill, I enthusiastically encourage you to take up the challenge as I did nine years ago. You will never regret it. In fact you will probably say "Why didn't I do this years ago?" I then began a journal of my journey home to Australia- the long way round! U... full info

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...and they're off!

A little uncertainly- but finally on their way!

Just looking

Checking out the strange foreigners. Classic pose?

What's going on?

Family pet goat also wanted to know what all the fuss was about.

Shadehouse for the animals?

Classic summer nomad tent, usually for people use but heh, whatever you can get away with?!

Now that's a load of ..............

Dried yak dung, mainly used for fuel for cooking and heating (in winter).

Sue & the yaks

Domestic yak are a much smaller breed than in the wild.

Happy reunion

Such a funny moment. While wandering around, Haruko suddenly gave a gasp. I looked up to see a yak come charging in our direction. Then we looked the other way and another was charging towards us as well. Then it all became clear, as it was obvious the first was a juvenile. It was a calf and mother relocating each other! Whew!

Ash returning

Ash thoroughly enjoyed her first experience on horseback.

Looking lonely...

He looked so sad and lonely! The family ended up giving him to Mr Ma for his son. I hope he went to a loving family.

4th September 2007

Alex
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Great pictures! But the yak butter tea sounds disgusting. My niece surely would like it: she loves to eat butter without bread...

4th September 2007

Alex
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By the way...
...have fun on your first day back in school!

5th September 2007

Glenice
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Amazing
I am amazed at the diversity of the country. Are you heading towards Tibet Sue. Nice looking people.

8th September 2007

lynn
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Great!
I am deeply atrracted by your experience and your nice pictures! wish you happy every day! ^^

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