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#126 Teaching at Taizhou Teachers College, China (Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Xinjiang & South Korea; Summer Travels 2010)

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November 20th 2010
Published: November 16th 2010
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It has been months since my last TravelBlog entry, and for that I must apologize to all of you. My personal time this semester has been limited by the work with so many eager Chinese students, all wishing to spend extra time with me to practice their spoken English. But it is work and an experience I truly enjoy. My association and the interaction with my lovely students make me feel, that I ca... Read Full Entry



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After 38 years as a Foreign Language Teacher and Foreign Language Dept. Chair at Coral Gables Sr. H.S., and A.J. Professor of German at the University of Miami, I have left Florida in June of 2006, where my home is in Miami Beach, Florida, USA. I have just signed another year's teaching-contract (my 8th year now) with Taizhou University in the city of Taizhou, located about 3hrs north of Shanghai, in Jiangsu Province, CHINA. I thought it would be informative for others and rewarding for me personally, to log the progress of my efforts from beginning to end, as a Travel and Photo Jo... full info
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A Visit to Turpan, Xinjiang #2A Visit to Turpan, Xinjiang #2
A Visit to Turpan, Xinjiang #2
Constructed in 1778, the minaret rises like a graceful chimney or like a ciggar. It was built in Iranian style with some unusually and elaborately decorative brickwork. Access to the tower has been closed.
A Visit to Turpan, Xinjiang #3A Visit to Turpan, Xinjiang #3
A Visit to Turpan, Xinjiang #3
The Jiaohe City Ruins date back to the 6th Century, but were probably abandoned due to failing water supplies. It occupies a spectacular position on a steep plateau near Turpan.
LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 1: LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 1:
LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 1:
In the smoldering, summer heat, Lanzhou city, the capital of Gansu, emerges in the background. The Yellow River flows below, and it is truly a brown-yellow! The river carries sediments in its strong currents, giving it this color.
LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 2: Modern Mosque in the center of Lanzhou, GansuLANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 2: Modern Mosque in the center of Lanzhou, Gansu
LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 2: Modern Mosque in the center of Lanzhou, Gansu
Lanzhou is one of starting points of the Ancient Silk Road, and Moslem influence remains a strong social force. The grand new mosque of Lanzhou has only recently been completed. The great differences of Moslem traditions, customs, and foods, and even language keep many locals from closer interaction. Trade and commerce seem to be the only common denominator.
LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 3: Ancient water-wheels along the Yellow River in Lanzhou, GansuLANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 3: Ancient water-wheels along the Yellow River in Lanzhou, Gansu
LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 3: Ancient water-wheels along the Yellow River in Lanzhou, Gansu
Massive water-wheels, made of wood, do the Yellow River shores of Lanzhou. These brought water into the fields of the local farmers of the past.
LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 4: These ancient water-wheels brought much needed water to the surrounding farmlands of Lanzhou, Gansu.LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 4: These ancient water-wheels brought much needed water to the surrounding farmlands of Lanzhou, Gansu.
LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 4: These ancient water-wheels brought much needed water to the surrounding farmlands of Lanzhou, Gansu.
These massive water-wheels greatly expanded the productivity of farmlands surrounding ancient Lanzhou.
LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 5: Goat-hides are just one form of ancient transportation on the Yellow River, passing through Lanzhou, GansuLANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 5: Goat-hides are just one form of ancient transportation on the Yellow River, passing through Lanzhou, Gansu
LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 5: Goat-hides are just one form of ancient transportation on the Yellow River, passing through Lanzhou, Gansu
This form of personal river transportation has existed for centuries, and daring tourist are still invited to prove their bravery, and many did.
LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 6: The Yellow River is winding its way through the mountans outside of Lanzhou.LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 6: The Yellow River is winding its way through the mountans outside of Lanzhou.
LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 6: The Yellow River is winding its way through the mountans outside of Lanzhou.
A speed boat took me an on exciting journey up-river to the famous cliff-carvings and caves of "Bingling Si".
LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 7: The enormous seated Buddha is carved into the Bingling Si LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 7: The enormous seated Buddha is carved into the Bingling Si
LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 7: The enormous seated Buddha is carved into the Bingling Si
The Cliffs of the Bingling Si (Bright Spirit Temple) are reached by boat along the Yellow River, about 60 miles SW of Lanzhou, Gansu.
LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 8: Rock-carvings outside of LanzhouLANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 8: Rock-carvings outside of Lanzhou
LANZHOU, GANSU; PHOTO 8: Rock-carvings outside of Lanzhou
The cliff-carvings escaped the excessive ravages of the Cultural Revolution and remain in surprisingly good condition and is well worth the boat journey to this 196 foot high gorge.
INNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: PINNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: P
INNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: P
Wife and husband greeted me outside their traditional Mongolian tent or "ger" on the steppes of Inner Mongolia. A 3 hour drive brought me to the lush hills and mountains NE of Chifeng. Chifeng is located in the far East of Inner Mongolia.
INNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: PHOTO 2: A lonely "Ger" / "Yurt" on the expanse of Inner MongoliaINNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: PHOTO 2: A lonely "Ger" / "Yurt" on the expanse of Inner Mongolia
INNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: PHOTO 2: A lonely "Ger" / "Yurt" on the expanse of Inner Mongolia
Gers are the traditional felt homes of the nomads. They are seen along my travels in the rural grasslands of Inner Mongolia.
INNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: Stone Forests of Inner Mongolia #1INNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: Stone Forests of Inner Mongolia #1
INNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: Stone Forests of Inner Mongolia #1
The unusual and natural rock-formations are scattered across a number of mountain in Inner Mongolia, near Chifeng. They are like natural monuments, and often take some wonderful and imaginative shapes.
INNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: Stone Forests of Inner Mongolia #2INNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: Stone Forests of Inner Mongolia #2
INNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: Stone Forests of Inner Mongolia #2
The shapes of the stone formations are often unique. Approaching this formation and with a little imagination, one can visualize the shape of a sitting eagle.
INNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: Stone Forests of Inner Mongolia #3INNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: Stone Forests of Inner Mongolia #3
INNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: Stone Forests of Inner Mongolia #3
Stone formations of Inner Mongolia are found about 4 hours West of the city of Chifeng, and were one of the highlights of my travels to the Inner Mongolia this past summer.
INNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: Two new friends INNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: Two new friends
INNER MONGOLIA, near the city of CHIFENG: Two new friends
Buddhism flourishes in Inner Mongolia, and these young students quickly showed me their hospitality.
SOUTH KOREA, PHOTO 1: A grand visit to a grand country.SOUTH KOREA, PHOTO 1: A grand visit to a grand country.
SOUTH KOREA, PHOTO 1: A grand visit to a grand country.
The skyline of the capital, Seoul, South Korea.
SOUTH KOREA, PHOTO 2: Mr. Kim is also the Korean teacher at Taizhou Teachers College.SOUTH KOREA, PHOTO 2: Mr. Kim is also the Korean teacher at Taizhou Teachers College.
SOUTH KOREA, PHOTO 2: Mr. Kim is also the Korean teacher at Taizhou Teachers College.
My wonderful tour-guide and collegue, Mr. Kim, offered me the opportunity to visit his beautiful country of South Korea with him. It was a special holiday and a time, I will never forget. I am so grateful for the efforts Mr. Kim made, organizing this journey to his home-country.
SOUTH KOREA, PHOTO 3: A visit to the DMZ SOUTH KOREA, PHOTO 3: A visit to the DMZ
SOUTH KOREA, PHOTO 3: A visit to the DMZ
Travelling along the DMZ, the rainy weather matched the mood of this troubled region of the Korean Peninsula, where conflict could has never been settled by the signing of a peace treaty. Here, the world is officially still in a state of war.
SOUTH KOREA, PHOTO 4: Security is tight along the DMZ.SOUTH KOREA, PHOTO 4: Security is tight along the DMZ.
SOUTH KOREA, PHOTO 4: Security is tight along the DMZ.
Travelling along the DMZ, and waiting for the train to take us only a few hundred yards from the artifical border of North Korea and South Korea, Military Police keep a close eye on all the visitors.
SOUTH KOREA, PHOTO 5: One does not travel these roads to go on a picknick.SOUTH KOREA, PHOTO 5: One does not travel these roads to go on a picknick.
SOUTH KOREA, PHOTO 5: One does not travel these roads to go on a picknick.
Travelling along the roads and fences of the DMZ. Fences, barbed wire, guard towers and armed soldiers are the norm here.



16th November 2010

Simon Qian
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Best regards
How are things going on? So you've traveld about most of China. It may very irritative! I was one of your studengts in Taizhou Teachers College, i try to send you email, but i found the email was wrong on the calling card. So if you have seen this comment, please contact me. Best regards!
16th November 2010

Lisa
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Journey
Perfect Journey! Thank you for sharing! I want to travel 2.
18th November 2010

Sue
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Great to see you back in action!
Hi Hans, I really empathize with you over the unreliable computer connections!! Another great blog! Have been to Lanzhou and parts of Gansu, but I am yet to travel to Xinjiang and South Korea. Still thinking of visiting again next year via South Korea- Stef's invitation. Take care until then. Take heart- blogs are back in action1 Now, about my blogs....................................... Hugs Sue
18th November 2010

mr xia
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hello hans
hello,hans,i haven't to see you a long time? how are you all this time? Now I am in chengdu city of sichuan provence. are you still teaching in taizhou teacher college?
18th November 2010

Jennifer
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travel
you are still so energetic!your holiday is quite amazing!
3rd December 2010

Tracy
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Best regards!
Hello,hans, glad to read your blog again and to see you are fine, wonderful travels again, hope everything is well for you!
18th February 2012

Ida
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Great photos, expecially Kashgar. Question?
I am glad you persevered and uploaded your photos. They are very nicely done and give me a clue for my own photos of Kashgar later this morning. How did you do your route map? I would like to make one of my own. Thank you.

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