China part II

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October 19th 2016

Published: October 19th 2016

Here some picture of my first couple of days here. Something have really changed in the past 5 months. I ran into some of my former students.... Read Full Entry

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The view from my bedroom window - a park with lots of trees! LOVE IT

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Bathroom view #1, I can take showers for as long as I like, the hot water is nice and the floor drain works perfect.

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Bathroom view #2

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The biggest grapes I could find. My almond and cashew butter made it here safety.

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This cannot be used in China, WHY? It is torn (Really?????), the bank will not even accept it.

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Lynn and Dr. Art. Lynn completed her degree at Illinois State, and Dr. Art lived in Springfield, Illinois for over 40 years.

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Lynn and Dr. Art

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Prof. Lynn and Dr. Art - Ready to teach the students, first day of classes.

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Prof. Lynn and Dr. Art

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In front of the library students have some event.

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Two of my students wanted me to watch them play volleyball

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Here are the champs - Harold and Razor.

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Harold and Razor!!!

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Harold waits for the volleyball

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Harold and Razor both are ready to block the ball - good job guys!!!

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The foreigners also had a game

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YEA for the foreigners!!

19th October 2016

Rhonda
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Miss you
Thanks.? for posting

19th October 2016

Nicole Otte
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Glad you Arrived Safely!
Looks like you are starting to get settled in. Look forward to continuing to read about your adventures!! Best Wishes.

19th October 2016

Karinlynn
Karin L. Graves-Parham

Today, was my first day shopping at a new mall that I did not experience before. Four hours of shopping and then I had to teach class for 2 1/2 hours.

19th October 2016

Estelle Brantley
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Good Morning
Hi Karen It is good to hear from you. I thank God you have made it safe and sound to China. It appears you have a wonderful place to stay. Enjoy yourself. I hope you will have a great experience with your students. Estelle Brantley

21st October 2016

Karinlynn
Karin L. Graves-Parham

Hi Auntie, Today, is my friday and I do not have any classes. I met a student for lunch and will spend time working on a class project - for my PhD program. I am FREE from C9 and feel great!

20th October 2016

Latrice
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Nice!
I LOVE your new apartment. The designer trash can is my favorite. It's not just for handbags, hahaha! I see you making fast friends with students! Can't wait for more pictures of your journey!

23rd October 2016

P.S.
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Yeah!
Looks like you picked up where you left off!! Will you get a chance to travel to any other countries while there??

26th October 2016

Karinlynn
Karin L. Graves-Parham

My goal is to travel to South China in a couple weeks and maybe Singapore or Hong Kong, however, my the other two USA partners and I are trying to coordinate schedules.

27th October 2016

Michelle Davis
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Miss you already!!
It looks as if you have settled in fine. I am happy for you, Ms Trudy sent me this blog link. Enjoy

29th October 2016

Karinlynn
Karin L. Graves-Parham

HI Michelle, I am sorry I thought I added you to my blog, however, I will take care of it now. CHINA is a exciting learning experience.

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